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Aireys Inlet mother-of-two Kendra Harding is working to stop the spread of COVID-19 while promoting Indigenous artists. The handbag maker has been creating masks from her excess fabric featuring Indigenous designs from arts centres in Darwin and another in Broome. Kendra hoped her mask-making efforts would help create greater exposure for Northern Territory artists such as Ngen’gi wumirri man Kieren Karritpul. “It’s fantastic when people say, ‘where did you get that fabric? I want to make a dress’,” she said. Kendra first started making Indigenous-themed handbags after a three-year trip to the Northern Territory beginning in 2015. Following the initial COVID-19 outbreak she started making Indigenous-themed masks to export to countries like China. But since face-covering restrictions came into force in Victoria, Kendra has made about 200 masks for locals with help from an Argentinian traveller she took in. “She happens to be a fashion designer,” she said “That’s been keeping her afloat.” Details: ooroo.com.au. Luke Voogt

Backing small business More than 1500 tickets have been snapped up for the Geelong Small Business Festival, which kicked off on Tuesday, with one in five events booked out. “It’s pleasing to see the greater Geelong community so eager to get involved in our 10th Geelong Small Business Festival, presented in a completely new way,” mayor Stephanie Asher said. “I’m proud that we’ve been able to adapt to the difficult conditions of COVID-19 and deliver this exciting event 100 per cent online,

making it even more accessible.” Council’s economic development chair Peter Murrihy also welcomed the result. “From the high number of tickets sold already, it’s clear that our community is still looking for ways to connect and grow their business or career in spite of the challenges brought on by the pandemic.” About 400 people registered for yesterday’s keynote event featuring renowned digital entrepreneur, Mia Freedman. The author, editor and founder of Australian

women’s website Mamamia.com.au spoke to an online audience about building a media company from her lounge room. The keynote presentation is one of many free events throughout the festival, which continues until September 18. The festival aims to bring people together, provide opportunities to hear from experts and share advice and support for local businesses. Economic development deputy chair Trent Sullivan said the festival completed council’s

$5 million of COVID-19 support measures including the waiving of fees, levies and rates. “[The festival provides] a unique and highly engaging way for businesspeople to get together, be inspired and broaden their skills,” Cr Sullivan said. “We sincerely thank the Victorian government and Small Business Victoria for their ongoing support of this vital event for our region.” Details: www.gsbf.com.au

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Local jobs ‘first’ in GAC upgrade By Luke Voogt A $128 million redevelopment of Geelong Arts Centre is set to put local jobs “first”, according to the newly-appointed managing contractor for the project. State government this week announced the appointment of Australian-based multinational property company Lendlease to deliver the Little Malop Street redevelopment. The company’s general manager Bill Alexandrakis on Tuesday committed to a “Geelong first” approach for the project.

“We will bring a breadth of opportunity for Geelong’s local suppliers and trades,” he said. “Our Geelong first commitment will ensure that both local suppliers and tradespeople are invited to tender on works packages throughout construction, bringing an economic boost to the city.” Lendlease also committed to participate in the G21 Region Opportunities for Work (GROW) initiative which aims to provide local jobs, particularly for people in “disadvantaged” areas of Geelong and its surrounds. The project will create an estimated 600

construction jobs, but there are no details as to what percentage will be under “Geelong first”. “Once we have construction drawings prepared in early 2021, we will be able to provide more precise construction job numbers,” a Geelong Arts Centre spokesperson said. “[Once complete] we anticipate that the redevelopment will create up to 300 new jobs for the region.” Lendlease has delivered several major cultural projects across Australia including Arts Centre Melbourne’s Hamer Hall and Melbourne Recital Centre. The state-funded Little Malop Street

redevelopment will transform the existing building, providing new performance venues, indoor and outdoor areas, dining options, and box office and administration facilities. Designed by award-winning Victorian architects ARM, the development will be another “striking addition to Geelong’s cultural landscape”, according to state government. “This project is a game-changer for the Geelong Arts Centre and the cultural life of our region,” Geelong MP Christine Couzens said. The project would assist Geelong’s COVID-19 recovery, Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said.

Toddler drowns off pier A two-year-old girl drowned off Portarlington pier yesterday afternoon after being reported missing. Emergency services were called to the pier near The Esplanade, Portarlington, about 1pm after receiving reports the girl was missing, Victoria Police spokesperson Leonie Johnson said. Police commenced a search and found the child in the water. They pulled the unresponsive girl from the water and conducted CPR until ambulance crews arrived gut sadly the girl died at the scene, Ms Johnson said. Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

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Super students bake up a storm Nelson Park School student Shanara Smith dreams of becoming a comic book artist or opening a “bakery themed around video game characters”. “It’s one of my dreams to have my own series of comic books,” the 18-year-old Lara local said. “I [illustrate] as a coping strategy because I just like going into my own world and not being judged.” The year 12 student is developing an interest in baking too, through a new pilot work experience program. “I enjoy trying new combinations of food and

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meeting new people from different schools,” she said. Nelson Park, which primarily educates students with mild intellectual disabilities, is taking part in the Industry Engagement for Priority Cohorts (IPEC) program. The program aims to “support students with diverse abilities” in developing work experience, pathways and life skills. Nelson Park students have been making and baking food at Geelong Industry Trade Training Centre in Corio while studying certificate II in food processing for the past six

months in the two-year pilot. Tara Lynch, who co-ordinates IPEC across nine local schools, said the program would broaden students’ horizons. “It brings the working world to life … There are some skills that can only be learned through hands-on practice.” Gordon TAFE and several local arts organisations will take part in the program next term and Ms Lynch called for other local employers to get involved.

Geelong’s active COVID-19 cases have dropped by more than 40 per cent in a week, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Greater Geelong had 38 active cases as of midnight on Wednesday, compared to 65 a week before. Geelong recorded four new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, increasing the city’s total since the pandemic began to 360. But active cases dropped by two in the same 24 hours. Colac-Otway Shire recorded five new cases, increasing its total active cases to 17. Surf Coast Shire’s active cases dropped by one to two, while Golden Plains Shire currently has no active cases. Victoria recorded 112 new cases increasing the total cases to 19,336.

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Abattoir clear of new virus surge By Luke Voogt The Colac abattoir at the centre of southwestern Victoria’s worst COVID-19 outbreak has recorded no second wave of cases after an employee tested positive last week. Australian Lamb Company on Tuesday announced that about 550 employees at its Colac abattoir had tested negative following a new confirmed case last Monday (August 24). Health professionals tested all employees at the abattoir after a Geelong man, who works in its afternoon boning room shift, tested positive. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) advised Australian Lamb

Company that all 102 employees in the shift had tested negative, the company said in a statement. The employees were completing a 14-day quarantine and were due to undertake a second round of testing on Tuesday. The man who tested positive last worked at the abattoir on Friday, August 21, and was “recovering well” while competing a 14-day quarantine, the company said. His case is not related to 83 confirmed cases in an outbreak at the abattoir in July, according to the company. That outbreak was the worst so far in the Barwon South West region, which includes

Geelong, according to DHHS data. The department conducted testing on the abattoir’s other employees, who all returned negative results. As these workers were not in close contact with the infected employee, they had permission to work and no requirement to quarantine. “We are pleased to say our COVID-19 health and safety measures are working,” Australian Lamb Company said. “However, as we all acknowledge, we still have a long way to go to beat this thing. “As a result, we are stepping up, not stepping back, our testing, monitoring, education and

support activities.” Australian Lamb Company had reduced processing and employee numbers, which included introducing smaller, separated teams and work spaces at the Colac abattoir. The company said it had introduced new personal protective equipment, including face shields, improved cleaning and increased social distancing in canteen and amenity areas. “Australian Lamb Company would like to thank its employees for their continuing commitment to the highest standards of health and safety within the company and their efforts to stop the transmission of the virus at work, and within the broader community.”

Swooping season begins The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is reminding Victorians that with spring in the air, so too are swooping birds. Native birds swoop humans (and their dogs) to defend their young for the six to eight weeks between when they hatch and when they leave the nest. DELWP has received reports of birds such as magpies and masked lapwings swooping at locations around the Bellarine Peninsula. Hotspots in previous years included urban and rural areas, in parks and gardens, along bike and walking tracks and in school yards or near shopping centres. Swooping occurs every year during breeding season and is largely a defensive manoeuvre. For some species, including magpies, this is carried out primarily by males; swooping

birds account for less than 10 per cent of the population. Nature Watch columnist Jennifer Carr said she had been attacked by a magpie. “I love Australian magpies, [but] I have been attacked by a magpie while riding my bike in Barwon Heads, and its beak penetrated my scalp even though I had a helmet on, and it hurt,” she said. “My friend Kerrie was badly injured a few years ago when she lost control of her bike after being swooped. “Once the young birds have fledged, the swooping usually stops. There are many hints and suggestions for people to follow to learn to cope with the ‘swooping season’ but the best resource I have found is a website called ‘Magpie Alert’ which can be found at magpiealert.com.”

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“I’m fearful of brain damage.” June went from knowing she “didn’t feel quite right”, to 32 days in ICU. As coronavirus quickly took hold, medical staff believed she may not live through the first night and her husband was told to prepare for the worst. Luckily, June finally made it home, but the virus has left its mark. She is forgetful, has a weakness down her right side and nerve damage in her right hand. June’s plea is that we all stay home and help stop the spread of this virus. If you have symptoms - please get tested. Payments of $450 are available to help you stay home and wait for your test result.

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Dual 35-year milestone After three decades of early starts, Leopold baker Vicki Jones would happily begin work even earlier than her current 6am knock on. “I’d love to be starting at 4am or 5am,” the 53-year-old mother-of-one said. “I love the early mornings, it’s peaceful, no one’s interrupting me and I don’t have to let anyone in through the back door.” The Bay City Coles worker celebrated 35 years with the company recently alongside fellow store employee Lesley-Anne Lawrence. Vicki started with the company on the checkout at age 17, back before scanners when workers had to key every product into the registers. “They’ve been updated so much since then, they do just about everything for you apart from pick up the groceries,” she said.

She started working the bakery in 1988 after the supermarket moved to its current location, and has been there ever since. “I love the fast-paced environment of the bakery,” she said. Coles Bay City manager Shenae Nicholls congratulated Vicki and Lesley on their combined 70 years. “Vicki is such an incredibly hard worker, she is always on the move getting things done at a great pace,” she said. “She has a real passion for all things bakery … which makes her a great asset to our team. “Lesley picks up everything we show her with such ease,” she said. “She is always positive at work and does everything with a thoroughness that is to be commended.”

A Geelong man jailed for his involvement in a high-speed crash in New Zealand that killed two men in 2017 has had his sentenced reduced. Mark Hayden, 53, in May pleaded guilty to being a party to manslaughter over the alcohol-fuelled crash that killed a 72-year-old New Zealand man and his Torquay cousin Stephen Hayden, who was driving at the time. The New Zealand Court of Appeal last Friday reduced Hayden’s sentence from 25 months to 15 months.

Fired up The federal government will release a request for tender to Hanwha Defence Australia, to build 30 self-propelled howitzers and 15 armoured ammunition resupply vehicles in Geelong. The government expects the multi-billiondollar project to create 350 jobs.

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private waste collector due to council’s service already being at full capacity, he said. “It’s much easier, we don’t have to store the rubbish at the shop while we’re waiting for it to get picked up.” He reckoned the initiative would “definitely” boost the COVID-19 recovery of local businesses. “The look of it is better,” he said. “The better the street looks, the more people

will be happy to spend their time here and do their shopping or get their service done.” Council waste management chair Ron Nelson said he looked forward to seeing the initiative’s effectiveness over the next 12 months. “When restrictions ease and visitors are allowed to visit the area, the changes will help create a more pleasant environment within our iconic laneways.”

Hundreds of Geelong hospital employees are paid “peanuts”, according to the Health Workers Union (HWU), which is calling for an annual 4.5 per cent pay rise. HWU secretary Diana Asmar called for an 18 per cent pay rise over four years for Barwon Health employees covered under the Victorian Public Hospital Agreement. This includes cooks, chefs, patient services assistants, laundry workers, security officers, cleaners, ward clerks, receptionists, theatre, instrument and pharmacy technicians, and admin and maintenance workers. “A cleaner in a public hospital earns as little as $23.80. The community is relying on them to keep us safe and our hospitals free of COVID-19,” Ms Asmar said. “They deserve a decent income but they are currently being offered peanuts by the Victorian government.” The current agreement, which sets the pay and conditions for more than 55,000 Victorian public hospital workers, is set to expire on October 1. Since last October, the state government’s public sector wages policy has capped annual pay increases at two per cent. Health Minister Jenny Mikakos echoed the union’s praise for workers but declined to comment on pay negotiations. “We won’t be conducting [Enterprise Bargaining Agreement] negotiations through the media.” Luke Voogt

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restrictions this Sunday and will work on

the COVID-19 pandemic and the many

safely implementing the changes in our

challenges it is throwing at all of us.

region.

When enjoying the outdoors during

In the meantime, please continue the

these beautiful Spring days though, it is

dedicated effort and commitment you

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

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

FOUR REASONS THAT YOU CAN LEAVE HOME:

very important that we all do so within

have all shown so far.

the stage three restrictions.

Thank you.

With active case numbers falling, we Shopping for food or other essential items

have momentum in battling this second wave. Now is not the time to back off. Exercise is great for your physical

Cr Stephanie Asher

and mental wellbeing, and very much

Mayor, City of Greater

allowed. But please stay physically

Geelong

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

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

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

GATHERINGS

CURRENT DIRECTIONS

FACILITIES CLOSURES

In Greater Geelong; Borough of

The following facilities remain open

Queenscliffe; Colac-Otway; Surf

but you must maintain a distance of at

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

Coast; Golden Plains and Moorabool

least 1.5 metres from other people and

municipalities, the following directions

observe the directions on gatherings

apply for gatherings:

SWIM, SPORT AND LEISURE CENTRES

SPORT AND RECREATION STADIUMS

All SSL memberships remain on hold.

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

NATIONAL WOOL MUSEUM AND POTATO SHED

THE CAROUSEL

CITY-MANAGED PLAYGROUNDS, SKATE PARKS AND BIKE PARKS

COMMUNITY CENTRES, HALLS AND YOUTH CENTRES

DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND BARBECUES

LIBRARIES

GOLF COURSES BOAT RAMPS, PIERS AND JETTIES

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Except for essential services.

BELMONT MARKET

TENNIS COURTS

NO VISITORS TO YOUR HOME

OUTDOOR EXERCISE EQUIPMENT

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

EQUESTRIAN CENTRES

STAYING IN TOUCH Via phone 5272 5272 Mon–Fri from 8.00am to 5.00pm

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Via email contactus@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

Please avoid sending hard copy documents to the City. Where possible, please send documents to us via email.

SUPPORTING Local MATTERS! WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IMPACTED BY COVID-19 Businesses in our community have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s Our Backyard is about backing Geelong and thinking local ﬁrst when seeking supplies and essential services. Pictured: Freshly caught scallops from Anastos Fisheries North Shore. Please adhere to Stage 3 ‘Stay at Home’ restrictions and wear a face covering when leaving home for one of the four reasons permissible.

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MY GEELONG Transition Streets Geelong co-ordinator Monica Winston is helping neighbours to transform their homes and reduce their ecological footprint. She speaks to Luke Voogt. I’m 59 and I moved to Torquay about a year and half ago – I was yearning to be near nature. I grew up in Sydney and I’ve moved around a bit. I lived in Geelong for 12 years. I really like Geelong because it’s got that mix of city feel with the friendliness and connection of a rural community. I was a founding member of Geelong Sustainability in 2007 and I ran permaculture courses and a discounted solar bulk buys program. I have a one-eye cat, Pumpkin, and he’s very affectionate. Importantly, he’s inside at night so he’s not chasing wildlife. I have a property in Belmont where collaboratively with the tenants, Sprout and Bean owners Cherie Seeto and Shaun McLeod, we’re creating an urban farm with a micro-market garden. I like meditating, dancing, singing, playing guitar and hiking in nature – it doesn’t matter if it’s the beach or the bush. What is Transition Streets Geelong and how are you involved? I’ve been the co-ordinator at Transition Streets Geelong for four years. If everyone in the world lived like Australians did prior to COVID-19, we’d need the resources of five planets. We help people reduce their ecological footprint in areas including water, energy and food consumption, transport, waste and other consumption. And most importantly, we help people do it as a community with interested neighbours. It’s a fun thing to do and people

are making friends they can share things with. We recently received a $150,000 grant from the state government to run 11 workshops and a festival in March just before COVID-19 hit. What are your favourite things to do locally? Before restrictions, I liked to eat at plant-based restaurants like Feast Geelong, Sprout and Bean and Face Plant on Pakington Street. I also like local Indian and Asian places like Saffron Indian Cuisine in Moorabool Street, because you can get plant-based options there as well. I hope they’re all still going at the end of COVID-19. I love the green spaces of the Bellarine Peninsula, the bird life down there is very beautiful. I enjoy going to Buckley Falls, the coast and Tuckerberry Hill berry farm in Drysdale. How are you coping with COVID-19? I’m coping OK. I think meditating and yoga helps. I’m enjoying not rushing around. I’m on Zoom a lot, having meetings with people. I’m spending more time getting the edible gardens going at Belmont and my home in Torquay. I’m looking forward to being able to go outside without a mask, hug people, get involved with edible garden blitzes and see people from Transition Streets in-person again. What’s something about you that people might not know? I taught mind, body and spirit dance in Geelong for seven years.

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Out and about

NEWS

Independent photographer Rebecca Hosking caught up with locals enjoying the sights in Ocean Grove.

1/ Arabella, 2, and Oscar, 3. 2/ Nicola Gordon with dog Franki. 3/ April Smith and Steph Browne collect iced coffees. 4/ Ashleigh Falconer, Lauren Davis and Jessi Muir check out the surf. 5/ Steve Brown and Courtney Brown post surf. 6/ Ashlea Pyke and dog Betty. 7/ Charme Sedunary, Maria Brownell and Judy Fielding. (Pictures: Rebecca Hosking) 214339

SUPPORTING Local MATTERS! Businesses in our community have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s Our Backyard is all about backing Geelong and thinking local first when seeking supplies and essential services. Supporting businesses in our backyard helps local people, industries and Geelong’s economy. If you can, when sending some flowers to loved ones, doing your weekly grocery shop or sharing a post online – remember to think local first.

Share and like a post, tag a friend, say something nice, post a pic, write a review, sign up to an EDM, or give a shout out (your opinion counts)!

Eat take out and try new dine-at-home options, choose local wine, grab a cook at home pack, enjoy a virtual wine tasting or cocktail making class!

Shop locally and choose local products and services, buy a gift voucher, book for use later, try something new, donate to those in need.

Please adhere to Stage 3 ‘Stay at Home’ restrictions and wear a face covering when leaving home for one of the four reasons permissible.

Check them out FAMILY PET & AQUARIUM, GROVEDALE Leah Egan and Zarli the black Labrador reminding us to think of our four-legged family in iso too!

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YOUR SAY Graffiti is vandalism In response to a recent letter about graffiti in the City of Greater Geelong. I agree that graffiti is a real problem in our city. I am disgusted by the way these criminals are allowed to get away with such acts of vandalism. The punishment certainly does not fit the crime. These criminals should be made to clean up the graffiti. Perhaps the most important omission was the fact the City of Greater Geelong can only clean city property. We can’t clean private property or state government property or other authorities property. We need to be able to clean up this mess as soon as it appears. When it comes to graffiti, let’s call it what it is a criminal activity. I am committed to reducing

this scourge on our society and recently voted to double the budget to $500,000 to assist in the removal of graffiti. Residents can contact our graffiti team on 5272 4319 or via graffiti@geelongcity.vic.gov.au to obtain a paint voucher or report graffiti of public property. But they must also contact the local state government member and demand tougher laws against these criminals. Cr Ron Nelson Kardinia Ward

Vaccine vex Of concern to many people may be the touted

threat to government welfare payments should they not accept the COVID vaccine. People need to know that there is no ability for the federal government to forcibly medicate anyone, as the 1946 Federal Referendum disallowed this. The referendum question is here: “New paragraph to be added to section 51 of the Constitution: (xxiiiA) the provision of maternity allowances, widows’ pensions, child endowment, unemployment, pharmaceutical, sickness and hospital benefits, medical and dental services (but not so as to authorize any form of civil conscription), benefits to students and family allowances.” The “… but not so as to authorise any form of civil conscription…” means that no-one can be

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forcibly medicated. Scott Morrison’s No Jab, No Pay mandate was thus unlawful. Furthermore, people’s unemployment and pension payments are not benefits; they are entitlements, under the same referendum provisions that were voted in via the same referendum. Unemployment payments were voted in by taxpayers concerned by difficult economic times following the Second World War. With over 67,000 people, at last count, on government welfare payments in Geelong alone, plus another 5000 unemployed since the COVID pandemic, such threatened financial brutality is obscene. I will be writing, this week, to Richard Marles, my federal member to demand that he go into bat for the beleaguered people of Geelong, on this issue. Our government beats up welfare recipients – and especially the unemployed – on a regular basis. If they don’t like paying those people, then maybe they should do their job and create the work people desperately want. Job creation and housing our people are other unfulfilled constitutional obligations our governments have conveniently forgotten about. Gary Oraniuk Geelong West

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

Single-use ban bagged Supermarkets are neglecting their promise. I have just looked out my front window and an empty used Coles supermarket bag has just blown into my front yard. The major supermarkets have effectively gone back on their promise to stop handing out single-use plastic bags. Providing plastic bags for only 15c amounts to handing out free single-use plastic bags. The fact that the current bags are slightly thicker than the previous bags is irrelevant. While the major supermarkets persist in giving away what are effectively free single-use bags, we will continue to see supermarket bags littering our streets and gardens. The only bags that they should be selling are the woven and washable bags. Stephen Chenery West Geelong

Climate emergency questioned I must take issue with Geelong Sustainability’s president Vicki Perrett claims that there is a “global climate emergency” and the “scientific evidence is overwhelming” (GI 28/8/20). The so-called 97 per cent of scientists agree with global warming has been busted so many times, yet despite this, environmentalists keep trotting out this hoary old chestnut. The science is not settled, and never is on any scientific matter as science is an ongoing journey of discovery. There are over 31,400 scientists who do not subscribe to global warming hypothesis. There is no overwhelming scientific evidence and in fact most of the science is based on speculative computer modelling which is not hard evidence. The notion that extreme weather events are increasing and sea levels are rising alarmingly are wrong; these are examined at length by Indur Gorlany in The Improving State of the World. Mankind has enough on its plate right now dealing with a genuine problem like COVID-19.

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

Alan Barron Geelong Climate Sense Group

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Students find a silver lining COVID-19 is causing anxiety and huge practical challenges for students in their last year of school. But, as Luke Voogt discovers, some VCE and VCAL students have found a silver lining amid the uncertainty.

eelong year 12 students Will Cranny, Elijah Muraca and Tamasyn Shannon have something in common – they are all finding positives in remote learning. “It’s definitely thrown a bit of a spanner in the works but I actually reckon I’ve come out better from it,” Will said. “I’ve had to motivate myself.” The 18-year-old St Joseph’s student, from Waurn Ponds, has enjoyed setting his own schedule and saving time not commuting to school. “Taking the bus every day adds up,” he said. “I’ve found a pretty good set-up and routine at home. You’ve got a lot more time in your day.” He wants to study land surveying next year and reckons the independent-learning skills he has developed from remote learning will help at university. “I’m not going to be one of those kids who’s at the top of ATAR ranks but I think I’ve set myself up alright,” he said. “It’s given a lot of people an opportunity to learn some different skills and that’s actually a benefit.” He acknowledged remote learning was causing anxiety for many students and had disadvantaged those needing “an extra leg-up from teachers”. For him, long periods in front of the computer had taken its toll mentally, but weekend mountain biking helped him escape, he said. Fellow St Joseph’s year 12 student Elijah has also managed to get out of home in his pursuit of a boilermaker apprenticeship next year. The Wandana Heights VCAL student chose the career path after a work experience trip to a local manufacturer in year 11. “The workers were really welcoming,” he said. “They didn’t sugar-coat it – they told me the downsides but also how much they’d enjoyed it over the years.” Elijah has been able to continue his current work placement with a different boiler maker under stage 3 restrictions, as a place of work. “We all have to wear face masks and follow safety precautions,” the 18-year-old said. The biggest challenge for Elijah has been the lack of practical work in his certificate II in engineering at Gordon TAFE. But the institution had plans to conduct practical training in small groups soon, he explained. “I think I’m actually going to start it next week,” he said. “There’s a lot of prac stuff that we need to tick off. Most of the boys going into trades have had a lot of stuff called off. “It’s been tough on everyone. Parents have had a lot they’ve had to get through too. “We’ve missed a lot of experiences we were meant to have. I know that a lot of people are really torn by it but I’ve been lucky.” Limited access to practical work has also

St Joseph’s VCAL student Elijah Muraca and VCE student Will Cranny (inset). (Pictures: Louisa Jones) 214517

been challenging for Geelong High School student Tamasyn. The central Geelong local split her year 12 studies into two years to make VCE less stressful after dealing with bullying last year. “I found it easier to focus with less subjects rather than cram six into a year,” the 18-year-old said. The theatre-loving student hopes to become a drama teacher, or “anything in the performing arts”. She said singing over Zoom was very difficult, without her music teacher there to correct her stance or being able to hear her clearly online. Remote learning also limited the opportunities to ask questions of teachers and have class discussions, she said. But she had still been able to participate in a small onstage assessment for her drama class when Victorian COVID-19 restrictions eased temporarily.

Her drama teacher had also given up her own time to meet students face-to-face to check their progress and for students to practice their monologues, she said. The teacher met with two students at a time with masks on in a large room for safety, Tamasyn explained. And Tamasyn has found remote learning beneficial due to her mild social anxiety. “It can get very overwhelming for me sometimes being around people,” she said. “You don’t have to go to those classes all the time and you can kind of work it around your own schedule.” Deakin University senior education lecturer Brendan Hyde said a lack of practical work and additional anxiety from the unknown were difficult challenges for students. “I’m imagining they’re still quite concerned with how they’re going to fare amongst all this,” Dr Hyde said. “While remote learning has advantages, it’s not a substitute for the

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interaction that goes on in the classroom between students and teachers.” But students were developing resilience and self-management skills amid the pandemic, Dr Hyde said. “I think for the vast majority their study skills may even have improved in some instances. In the worry of getting the ATAR we’re sort of missing [that]. “While it’s been a bit harrowing for students, it’s certainly developed those independent study skills that you need for university. “I think it also makes them more employable in that sense.” Dr Hyde welcomed the state government’s recently-announced reforms to ATAR rankings to take into account individual circumstances such as school closures, extra family responsibilities, remote learning challenges and mental health impacts. “I would be hopeful that it’s going to bring some sort of easing of anxiety.”

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ENTERTAINMENT

Hughsey to solve local problems By Luke Voogt Fresh off climbing ‘Mount Kosciuszko’ in home isolation, Dave ‘Hughsey’ Hughes will join forces with good mate Dave O’Neil to solve Geelong’s problems tonight. Bored senseless in the front room of his house, the Fox FM presenter was up till 1am last Saturday completing an iso challenge from a listener. “The other day I put it out on the radio, what should I do?” Hughsey told the Independent. “They suggested I simulate climbing Mount Kosciuszko from sea level by stepping on and off a 50cm box – 4500 times.” “It’s absolutely ruined me. At 10pm my son asked why don’t I stop and finish it off tomorrow. “I said, ‘I’m not going to be able to walk tomorrow, so I’ve got to finish that now.’ And I was right!” Hughsey is isolating not just from the outside world but from his own family following an outbreak on Network Ten’s The Masked Singer, on which he is a judge. While not one of the show’s 17 confirmed cases, he has to remain in isolation until this weekend. “I haven’t got it but I’m a close contact of someone who does,” he said. “I’m lucky, unlike many others, I can still do my radio job.” The comedian will pay tribute to another of his TV shows, Hughsey, We Have a Problem, when he joins O’Neil in Type 1 Lockdown Laughs. The two famous Daves of Australian comedy will take questions from Geelong locals and attempt to solve their problems. “Basically, they end up realising they’re not as silly as we are, so they relax about their own issues,” Hughsey said. While the live-stream show is free, organisers are calling for donations to Geelong diabetes charity Type 1 Foundation. According to organisers, the gig has raised more than $3000 so far. Hughsey has done gigs for the foundation before, as his father-in-law, 68, and brother-in-law, 30, have had type 1 diabetes for

Dave ‘Hughsey’ Hughes on the set of Hughsey, We Have a Problem and Dave O’Neill (inset). (Pictures: Supplied)

most of their lives. Together he and O’Neil plan to have a laugh at anything – even COVID-19. “We’ve gotta be laughing as we walk around wearing masks and dealing with the crazy laws that we have,” he said. “Enjoy your freedom and being able to go out after 8pm – you’re one up on anyone in Melbourne in stage 4 lockdown!” After his last live gig in March, O’Neil began doing three or more online shows a week with appearances from puppet sidekick ‘The Wuhan Bat’.

“He’s taken refuge in my house – he’s the new Julian Assange,” the father-of-three said. With a backdrop of Weet-Bix packets and toilet paper, poking fun at COVID-19 hoarders, for his online shows, O’Neil believes in having a laugh amid a terrible situation – politically correct or not. “Occasionally you do a gig where you’re not allowed to talk about [COVID-19],” he said. “But you want to talk about the masks, isolation and home-schooling – it’s like being in the middle of a war, you’ve got to talk about it.”

O’Neil yearns to return to stand-up but has found small silver linings in stage 4 lockdown. “The highlight has become the meals so I’ve become a bit of a chef,” O’Neil said. “When they asked me to do [Type 1 Lockdown Laughs] I roped in Hughsey because he can’t go anywhere and he’s got nothing to do. “It’s up to 17 people who’ve got COVID on The Masked Singer, which is ironic, people in masks.” Details: www.type1foundation.com.au/ events/type1-lockdown-laughs

Wildflower show goes digital

ANGAIR Wildflower and Art Weekend has gone digital to showcase the Surf Coast wilderness, home to the sugar glider and royal spoonbill. (Pictures: John Lenagan and Margaret Lacey)

For the first time in 50 years the ANGAIR Wildflower and Art Weekend has been cancelled amid COVID-19 restrictions. But organisers have refused to let the half-century go unmarked, creating an online version that will go live next Monday. ANGAIR, a local conservation group, was “reluctant to let spring go by” without celebrating the milestone, according to committee member Sally White. “Some of our members have developed a digital ANGAIR Nature Show,” she said. “Come September 7, we will have a new and quite different version of the Wildflower and Art Weekend.” ANGAIR, which formed a year before its flagship event, celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. “We had planned two 50th birthdays –one after the other – we don’t do things by halves,” White said. “[This year’s cancellation] was a disappointment but you’ve just got to role with the punches. “This gives us the opportunity to reach new audiences, so it’s a bit of a silver lining.” And Surf Coast locals can still explore their own beautiful seaside backyard by taking self-guided walks along back roads recommended by ANGAIR specialists. The walks are part of the ‘explore’ section of the website, which covers four other themes: wonder, learn, create and play. Under these sections, viewers can play nature-themed games and get in-depth insights into local wildlife. The website features the event’s yearly photo

competition, now open to snappers outside the Surf Coast, and art from Anglesea Primary School pupils. Local illustrators Ruth Hurst and Kaye Traynor will also showcase their art on the site in their retrospective, Drawn to Nature. “I’m looking to seeing how it all comes together, as this year is very different to how it has been presented in the past,” Traynor said. “I know there’s been a whole lot of work been put into it and it’s a whole new concept, because of the circumstances.” After moving to Anglesea 28 years ago, Traynor has dedicated much of her time to portraying local wildlife in pencil and paint. “Anything that moves or doesn’t move – it doesn’t matter,” she said. “Usually I take a photo before painting or drawing – especially with fauna, you’re not afforded the luxury of them staying in place. “I just love going out and observing things that grow.” A Surf Coast Shire grant helped the show to go digital, according to ANGAIR secretary Peter Forster. “At one point we thought that it was all over,” he said. “The grant has allowed us to build a new website capable of hosting webinars, storing photos, providing activities, sharing YouTube videos and running this year’s event. The website goes live next Monday at angairnatureshow.org.au Luke Voogt 15 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 4 September, 2020

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BETHANY SUPERHEROES AWARD

Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes Children across Greater Geelong have been busy writing stories and poems, drawing pictures and taking photos or uploading videos for their chance to win at this year’s Bethany Superhero Awards, with entries closing on September 18 – just a fortnight away. The Bethany Superhero Awards 2020 is a celebration of children-identified positive adult role models. Through the Superhero Awards, Bethany unearths the community’s unsung heroes and shares stories of kindness, strength, resilience and passion. Olivia, who is in grade 3 at Bellaire Primary and Amber, in grade 5/6 at Fyans Park Primary, have already posted their entries [pictured], while diverse and creative submissions from other children are flooding in. Meanwhile, Geelong Football Club (a major sponsor of the awards) recently sent three young players to Fyan’s Park Primary School to suggest how ‘superheroes’ can come in all shapes and sizes. The children listened raptly as Jed Bews, Zach Guthrie and Oscar Brownless shared their ideas and opinions about what makes a superhero, explaining the traits their own role models possess. A lively discussion followed, with questions fired from all directions. The short, engaging Zoom session proved a great chance for kids to hear about ordinary people who, for example, become heroes by virtue of achievement, generosity of character, mentorship or contribution to community life.

Geelong Football Club players talk to students at Fyans Park Primary about superheroes via Zoom. Right: Amber’s entry in the grades 3-4 category (top) and Olivia’s entry in the grades 5-6 category. (Pictures: Supplied)

2. Teachers, Coaches & Community – Influential teachers, sporting coaches or community leaders who children personally know and admire.

Children can identify their superhero and nominate them in one of two categories:

A winner will be announced for each category, as well as an overall winner from all entries who will be named Geelong Superhero of the Year at a virtual event on October 11.

1. Family & Friends – Relatives or friends who positively impact children’s lives by being caring and respectful role models.

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Celebrate spring’s arrival Although it felt like spring may never arrive this year, it’s officially here. There’s nothing like seeing blossom in bloom and colour and birdlife return to the garden to uplift, energise and motivate us. Harness the natural energy that spring brings, take stock and get busy organising and refreshing your home in preparation for the sunny skies and warmer months ahead. Here are some ideas from Central Geelong Marketing to get you started …

Organise your wardrobe Spring is the perfect time to have a closet clean out. Storing away those chunky knits and bulky winter woollies is good for the soul and will help you organise your wardrobe. Target and Big W offer some great storage products to set up and maintain a super organised space. From furniture, plastic storage solutions, bags, baskets and hangers to shoe storage and vacuum seal bags, there’s no excuse to not get your wardrobe in shape. Visit www.target.com.au and www.bigw. com.au for current trading hours or to view and shop products online. For those items you’ve decided to part with once and for all, the Salvation Army Family Store in Malop Street is open and able to accept some donations under COVID-19 restrictions. Contact them on 5221 5828 before dropping off your quality, used clothing. While you’re there, you might find yourself a new spring wardrobe bargain. With National Op Shop Week just around the corner (September 28 to October 4), now is a great time to support your local Salvo’s. Visit www.mysalvos.org.au for more information.

Refresh your living room Once you’ve successfully organised your wardrobe, it’s time to pay your living room some attention. Spring is inspiring and encourages us to add seasonal colour and vibrancy to our spaces. You can revamp your colour scheme with subtle, simple changes such as replacing your couch cushions or adding some new art to your wall. Adairs in Market Square has a beautiful range of statement and comfort cushions in store featuring spring-inspired florals and textured finishes such as velvet and linen. It also stocks a range of ready-to-hang artwork including framed or canvas prints, decorative mirrors and wall hangings. For artwork with a local connection, check out the Geelong Creative Collective which showcases a range of fabulous wall art and prints from several Geelong regional artists. View featured works at www.thegccollective. com.au Perhaps the season has got you feeling a little adventurous and you’re considering introducing some fresh, more permanent colours into your home? Be sure to visit Geelong Colourworld in Malop Street to help bring your grand plan together. Geelong Colourworld also stocks a huge range of statement and sophisticated wallpapers and accessories. Visit www. colourworld.com.au for painting tips and hints and paint colour selection tool. For a complete spring-inspired overhaul, Lane Kelly in Yarra Street can provide you with a one stop shop styling service enabling you to achieve your personal style with help from an expert. From cushions, to furniture selection,

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preserving skills. Visit them online to browse their selections. Once you’re feeling inspired, visit locally owned and operated Chef’s Essentials in Ryrie Street to ensure you have what you need. The huge range of kitchenware, cookware, bakeware, utensils and accessories will help you perfect your next kitchen creation. Check them out at www.chefsessentials.com.au

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And of course, spring is a wonderful time to head back outdoors and get your garden into shape. It’s also the right time to plant many of your favourite fruits, herbs, vegetables and flowers. Kaisercraft’s range of fun designer garden tools and accessories will keep you feeling glam, even when up to your elbows in soil. A three-piece mini shovel, fork and gloves set is a gorgeous spring treat for yourself, or as a gift, and perfectly complements Kaisercraft’s garden apron. View the range at www.kaisercraft.com. au You can also create a glorious indoor or patio garden to brighten your space and get your green thumb on. Flower Bowl, Lustre Blooms, Smellies and A Natural Bunch are all located in Central Geelong and can set you up with a huge variety of potted plants, funky pots, terrariums and a including drink ware, food covers, napery, selection of texts to educate and inspire. outdoor chair pads and cushions to complete your outdoor space. Visit www.centralgeelong.com.au or Central Geelong booksellers Dymocks and download the Love Central Geelong App QBD have numerous new releases this spring to learn more about creating a glorious to help you plan your springtime alfresco indoor garden and how you can continue dining and brush up on your barbecuing and supporting local businesses.

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The road to selling a small to medium enterprise in Geelong was tough well before the global pandemic of 2020 and the need to keep businesses in the area strong is greater than ever. Geelong Strong, owned by Business Acquisitions International, buys good quality, profitable businesses at fair prices, with the aim of increasing employment in the region. Chief executive Amanda Bennetts says the best way to promote employment is to provide jobs in strong, robust growing businesses. “The odds were against [SME’s] prior to 2020 with as many as 90 per cent of businesses never selling,” Amanda says. “The ones that do, usually go to a family member or are turning over $50million a year and sell to investors. “This reality is seen in the hundreds of thousands of businesses owned by baby boomers who are looking to retire, but there just isn’t enough cashed up people out there to buy their business. “With the COVID-19 hit to the economy, many of those who would have taken the punt to buy a SME are now waiting or too scared.” Amanda, who is the founder of Business Acquisitions International, is no stranger to developing and growing businesses across the globe as the director of The CEO Institute Geelong, headed up a world leading fashion brand of boots and a sourcing company based

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can forget about the worry of meal planning, cooking and cleaning up. Instead, they can focus of what’s important, such as friendships and social connections.” Mrs de Bono also explains how Ingenia Care’s advocacy/care-co-ordination service has proven more invaluable during the pandemic.

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Sharron de Bono believes there’s never been a better time to downsize and join the Ingenia Gardens community of like-minded people, where the feeling of belonging and connectedness has remained strong through the pandemic – despite physical distancing. Mrs de Bono, Victorian operations manager for Ingenia Gardens, says the residents are getting their socialising and wellbeing fix by tapping into “Activate”. “Activate is our resident lifestyle program, and it’s been swiftly redesigned to meet self-isolation measures. Residents are enjoying brain teaser puzzles, an in-home exercise program, and ideas on how to say connected through technology,” Mrs de Bono says. “This is still a challenging time though, and we wanted to show we care and are thinking about all our residents, so as a gesture we’ve been giving them treats and special care packages to help them get through.” As well as those good things, the Ingenia Gardens rental model is another, offering a popular alternative financially. “Our model offers Geelong independent seniors the chance to live financially free, without the many up-front costs or complex locked-in contracts common in traditional retirement living options,” explains Mrs de Bono. “The rental model provides seniors the freedoms of independence and flexibility, with the added benefit of a secure lease. These advantages are alongside the lifestyle, convenience, and safety aspects of belonging to a retirement community.” Under this flexible rental model, a single weekly fee covers rent, water and basic maintenance, while residents are also offered the choice of a flexible meal package or cooking for themselves. “If residents choose a meal package, they

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Love window keeps families connected A switched-on Geelong couple is using a Uniting AgeWell home care package to pay for adjustments to their unit to make their lives a whole lot easier. Meet Margaret and Allen Lonsdale, who are living their best lives – thanks to a remodelled open shower, an electric bed, remote-controlled outside blinds, and ramps to the doorways of their Marshall unit. Then of course there are the carers who come in to help with 85-year-old Allen’s personal care as well as a few domestic duties around the house – all thanks to the government-funded Home Care Package through Uniting AgeWell. “It’s great,” Margaret, 80, says simply. “All this extra help means there’s plenty of time for me to get on with the knitting I do for charity.” Margaret can’t speak highly enough of Uniting AgeWell’s Barwon client advisor Kaye Hollingworth, who she says always goes the extra mile to help out. Kaye has been especially busy during the past few months, helping clients tailor their home care packages to power through the pandemic. There’s Yvonne who’s now Zooming with family and friends across Australia since Uniting AgeWell organised a computer tablet and training for her. Beryl’s getting help with domestic duties and has ‘absolutely delicious’ meals delivered to her. Ian has regained his independence through purchasing a mobility scooter; and then there’s John, now fit and mobile, thanks to adjusting his home care package to include physio and nutritious home-delivered meals. Clients are also kept busy with activity kits crammed with arts, crafts and puzzles delivered to their homes, while telehealth is also popular – especially for living-room physio sessions. Meanwhile, residents at Uniting AgeWell’s Kalkee Nangatta and Murray communities in

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Geelong are chatting to loved ones on Zoom, thanks to a massive roll-out of computer tablets and smart phones across the organisation. Many say they’ve never felt more connected. Another innovation is the ‘love window’ where residents such as David Hamilton, 87,

can see and chat to their loved ones via mobile phone. His wife, Marion, says this works well during iso. Add in the mid-winter Christmas celebrations, arts and crafts, high teas, exercise classes, bingo, footy tipping and more to the

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Celebrate the golden years in good spirits Imagine relaxing with friends, surrounded by warmth and humour, eating wholesome food and enjoying heartful entertainment, medical and support services, and being encouraged to be yourself. Award-winning aged care service MACS offers just that with its supported residential facility, Bella Chara in North Geelong. This unique, homely place tailors its service to everyone, from the recently retired who seek extra support to anyone, of any age, needing respite care. MACS chief executive Joy Leggo is dedicated to providing excellence in care at Bella Chara and champions the values of diversity, dignity, integrity, respect and empowerment. “We are all from different backgrounds and have experienced unique social, cultural and religious influences but there are a few things that bind us together – community, love and care. That’s what is important at MACS,” Ms Leggo says. “We want every person who lives at MACS to have an enriched experience, to be included, understood and respected for their unique way of being. I believe everyone is entitled to that. “We also offer beautiful respite rooms with private en suites and balconies, and round-the-clock care from professional staff. “This care model is quite distinct. Life is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Our differences are to be celebrated. That’s what life at Bella Chara is all about.” The architecturally-designed facility provides spacious rooms with en suite bathrooms, within the safety of the MACS community. Residents enjoy private verandas and patios, landscaped gardens, community dining, lounges, and happy hour at the bar. Private car parking and a central lift provide ease of access and security, and on-call nurses

Max celebrates his 93rd birthday. Inset: Joanna catches up with her sons in the ‘visitors pod’. (Pictures: Supplied)

are available whenever residents need them. A library, multi-faith chapel, boutique, bakery, café, hairdresser and post office are also on board. “We have so much on offer here – everything from art classes to mindful movement classes,

choirs and concerts. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to join in the fun and celebrate the golden years in good spirits.” In light of the global pandemic, MACS also provides families with access to innovative ‘visitor pods’. These allow people to visit their

loved ones and achieve that sense of human connection whilst remaining completely safe. Bella Chara, 100-120 Weddell Road, North Geelong. Inquiries: 5202 5300 or www.macs.org.au

Caring for families since 1883 Some bonds can never be broken Simon Hamilton from Tuckers Funerals says that humans are social beings and while the community continues to practice social distancing for physical health and safety, it’s equally important to practise good mental health by staying connected to friends, family and community during these unprecedented times. The term ‘social distancing’ doesn’t have to mean isolation and loneliness, especially after a funeral of a loved one, Simon says, as he sends a heartfelt message to his community. “Let’s be honest,” he says, “there are going to be some tough and dark days ahead, but staying connected with loved ones will help ease the pain. “There are many ways to stay connected through technology, phone calls, text messages, providing a meal or a bunch of flowers, sending a lovely card. “Remember, there’s no rule book for what you are experiencing during this pandemic. You are doing the best you can, given the situation. So is everyone else. “Be kind to yourself and, though the stress of grief can certainly make it difficult, try to be

patient with yourself and others. Being open and honest as you share your thoughts and feelings with friends and family and expressing your inner grief is called ‘mourning over time’ and, with others’ support – bit by bit, day by day – you will begin to find a “new normal”. Simon knows that losing a loved one is hard under normal circumstances, while experiencing the loss of your loved one during this pandemic is extraordinarily difficult. “As you begin your grief journey, we encourage you to reflect with others on memories of your loved one and the gifts they brought to your life. “This pandemic will end, but our love for those we have lost will not. We carry them with us, with the knowledge that our bonds cannot be broken, even by death. “We encourage you to stay connected in the months after the funeral because support, encouragement and connection will lead you towards brighter days.” For more information about a Tuckers funeral, call 5221 4788 or visit www.tuckers.com.au

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Now in its fourth year on the market, Audi has given its S4 Avant a mild facelift and significant increases in equipment to provide added sales incentives. Avant in Audi-speak stands for station wagon, the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; means itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s got more gear and performance than the standard A4. Although it sits below the very pricey, very quick Avant RS itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s certainly not slow. This update sees the S4 being finished in metallic paint with Nappa leather sports seats and adjustable (pneumatic) front seats.

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handy range, all the way from 1,370 to 4,500. In other words, you will have maximum torque under your right foot virtually all the time. Transmission is to all four wheels using the Audi quattro system. The automatic transmission is an eight-speed unit with tiptronic changes to the driver. A zero to 100 km/h time of 4.9 seconds puts this load hauling station wagon well into sportscar territory.

A head-up display is part of this upgrade to the S4 Avant, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clear and easy to see. Dynamic, Comfort and Auto drive mode options are all useful in their individual ways. Dynamic gives you plenty of exciting performance but may prove a bit harsh in the suspension for boring day to day use. The suspension can be a somewhat noisy over rough and ready roads and really feels the bump-thumps on joins on concrete roads. The Auto setting does its best to realise what you are looking for.

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SPORT Big trio locked in for Cats AFLW side Geelong’s AFLW coach Paul Hood, vice-captain Meghan McDonald and young gun Nina Morrison have re-signed with the Cats, the club announced this week. Selected at pick one in the 2018 draft, Morrison earned an AFLW Rising Star nomination in her debut game in 2019 before an ACL injury sidelined her. In 2020, she played all six games and had a starring role in Geelong’s win over Gold Coast, before sustaining a second ACL injury. Morrison is completing a rehab program with her sights set on 2021 and has signed for

another two years with the Cats. “I was pretty keen to sign on and obviously, given my circumstances, thought it was a good idea to lock it in now and secure two years,” she said. “Fingers crossed it’s all smooth sailing from here but it’s nice to have that security.” Geelong AFLW vice-captain and All-Australian defender Meghan McDonald also agreed to a new two-year contract. McDonald won Geelong’s best and fairest in 2019, after the side reached a preliminary final in its debut season. Geelong Cats also have re-signed AFLW

coach Paul Hood, who initially took charge of the Cats’ women’s program in 2017 when the club entered the VFLW. The Cats on Monday confirmed Hood would coach the women’s team next year. “We have a great blend of youth and experience, and an excellent nucleus that will serve the club well for the next decade,” Hood said. “The club also has a strong draft hand that will enhance our list. “Our players are a great group to coach and even during the COVID-19 shutdown they have been working hard to improve their game.”

Trio in mix, Gaz returns By Luke Voogt Three tall Cats are a chance to play against Essendon on Sunday with ruckman Rhys Stanley nursing groin soreness. Coach Chris Scott on Tuesday told a press conference the Cats would leave a decision on Stanley until closer to the game. “He did a little bit this morning but … not enough to tell whether he’s on the right track or not,” he said. “He’s far from ruled out this week.” The possible omission would open the door for ruckman Darcy Fort, who was sidelined with a foot injury in round 7. Athletic forward-ruck Esava Ratugolea is another option after a strong performance against Western Bulldog’s reserves last weekend. And former Crows tall forward Josh Jenkins, who can play ruck, also had a good game for the seconds, making a case for his senior debut for the Cats. Captain Joel Selwood remains in doubt due to a knee “niggle” he sustained against Port Adelaide in round 12. Scott said Selwood would only play when the Cats were sure he could perform at his best for consecutive weeks. “His training session this morning was really promising, so we haven’t taken it off the table. I wouldn’t panic if he doesn’t play this week.” Scott said the Cats would “wait as long as we can” with Zach Tuohy, who is due to play his 200th game. Touhy is battling rib soreness sustained when he took two hard hits in the Cats comeback victory against the Bulldogs last Friday. Scott described the tough, long-kicking Irishman as a “warrior” and committed team player. “We’ve got to do a little more than ask him [to play], because if we ask him he will play and

Gary Ablett trains with Andrew Mackie in Geelong before flying to Queensland on Tuesday. (Cats Media)

that may not be the best thing,” he said. “But I suspect it’s all tracking pretty positively for Zach.” Gary Ablett looks likely to join the Cats for their final game against Sydney following a 14-day quarantine after he flew to Queensland with his family on Tuesday. Ablett has been training with former Cats defender Andrew Mackie after returning to Geelong in July as his son Levi battles a degenerative illness. Scott indicated a high level of confidence in Ablett returning to the side for the final game. The Cats would “have no excuses” in terms

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of “freshness and ability to perform” with a nine-day break before facing Essendon on Sunday, Scott said. The Bombers have just fours days to recover after losing to West Coast on Tuesday night, but could be dangerous as they fight to remain in finals contention. While the Cats have been poor after extended breaks in recent years, their round 15 bye this week is only a nine-day rest amid this year’s compressed fixture. With Geelong locked in a tight four-way battle for a top-two spot, the next three games are crucial. Cats by 25 points.

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