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Breaking the silence By Luke Voogt Sudden hearing loss plunged Newtown scientist and mother-of-three Sinéad Williams into a “terrifying silent world” for five weeks earlier this year. But a cochlear implant has helped her resume her potentially life-saving research into drugs to fight COVID-19. “I’m actually hearing better than I ever did,” she said outside her Newtown home on Tuesday morning, as birds tweeted, power tools blared and cars drove past nearby. Sinéad was born in Ireland with profound hearing loss after her mother contracted rubella while pregnant. “My mum was told I would never be able to speak,” she said.

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- Sinéad Williams But Sinéad learned, went through mainstream school and, motivated by her hearing loss, completed a PhD in virology in Scotland. “I was fascinated that I lost my hearing to the rubella virus,” she said. She remembered the first day her future Australian husband David, a CSIRO scientist, walked into the lab in Glasgow. “I thought he was gorgeous,” she said. The two became friends, started dating and eventually moved to Australia. “I was up for the adventure,” Sinéad said. Sinéad has worn a hearing aid on her left ear for most of her life, with almost no hearing in Sinéad Williams and David Williams. (Louisa Jones) 217560_02 her right. But in January, while on holiday in New could only hear 12 per cent of words and 37 per plunge and underwent surgery for a cochlear South Wales with her family, she realised cent of sounds. implant. After another two weeks in the silent something was terribly wrong. Even after the treatment she felt “frustrated” world, she took a while to adjust to artificial “I woke up one morning and didn’t feel and “isolated” not being able to hear family, hearing when specialists turned the implant on. well,” she said. “My hearing had gone by the friends and work colleagues. “I didn’t like my voice at all at first,” she said. afternoon.” “That was a very surreal experience because Perhaps most upsetting was not being able to Sinéad descended into “the silent world” for monitor the speech of her youngest son Toby, 5, it sounded like a robot sound. It takes time to five weeks, which she described as “terrifying.” who has down syndrome. tolerate the electrical stimulation.” “I still get quite emotional when I think But she got used to the sound in various “I remember his speech therapist would ask about it,” she said. me, ‘what is he saying?’ and I would say ‘I don’t ways, including reading to Toby. “I couldn’t hear my husband, my children, I know’,” she said. “I was having to rely on others “Now I’m in a much better position to help had no hearing all around me.” him with his speech development,” she said. to tell me.” After two weeks of steroid treatments, she She now hears 56 per cent of words and 80 On the advice of ear specialists, she took the

per cent of sounds thanks to the implant. “The older two boys are a bit more careful what they say around me now because I’m hearing better,” she laughed. “I just can’t believe how powerful this technology is.” The implant has also helped with her potentially lifesaving work at CSRIO to fight COVID-19. Sinéad is part of a team of scientists that has grown cells to mimic the lung’s response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the pandemic, and screen possible drug treatments. Details: www.cochlear.com.

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Infrastructure winner in budget By Luke Voogt Municipal alliance G21 has welcomed an almost $1 billion Geelong infrastructure spend in the federal budget but slammed its lack of local tourism recovery funding. G21 chief executive Elaine Carbines welcomed $605 million brought forward from 2023-24 for the planned railway duplication from South Geelong to Waurn Ponds. She also welcomed $292 million for the first stage duplication of Barwon Heads Road at Armstrong Creek. “They are desperately

needed to cope with the region’s rapid growth and will inject hundreds of jobs into the local economy,” Ms Carbines said. But the budget was “silent” on projects such as the Northern ARC Aquatic and Community Hub and upgrading key roads serving the economically-important Port of Geelong, Ms Carbines said. The government had also failed to rectify its tourism recovery funding snub of Geelong and the Great Ocean Road, she said. The iconic road and Geelong missed out on a share of federal government’s $50 million Regional Tourism Recovery fund last week.

While $200 million is available under the Building Better Regions Fund, the government had provided no guarantee Geelong and the Great Ocean Road would receive a share, Ms Carbines said. Corio MP and deputy opposition leader Richard Marles slammed the federal government’s plans to end the COVID-19 supplement in December for the previously $40-a-day Newstart allowance. “In Geelong there are more than 17,000 people on JobSeeker – in the Corio-Norlane region alone, that is more than 3000,” he said.

“Once these payments finish, the Morrison government is going to take you straight back to the old level that was Newstart.” Mr Marles echoed Ms Carbine’s concerns about the Northern Arc. “We know there is a $1 billion bucket of funding for the purposes of local roads and projects – so there is no excuse now for the Morrison government not to fund the Northern ARC.” Geelong-based senator Sarah Henderson promoted her government’s tax cuts of $1080 for low and middle income earners, and $2160 for dual income families.

Green reno makes house healthier Ryan and Lucy Thompson’s late-night visits to the hospital for their sons became a thing of the past after they renovated their 1940s home. A simple breathable wall wrap prevented the condensation and subsequent mould that was aggravating their sons’ asthma. “We believe it’s had an impact,” Ryan said. “As soon as we did the renovations, we didn’t have any issues. It’s not just a more sustainable home, it’s a healthier home.” The wall wrap was just one step of the Thompsons’ retrofit and renovation of the house beginning in 2016 and continuing today. “There’s a saying that you only have to finish a house the day before you sell it, so we’re relying on that,” Ryan said. The couple settled the Californian weatherboard home in Geelong West on Christmas Eve 2007. “There was plenty of scope to renovate once we got organised,” Ryan said. Ryan is an architect and he wrote his final thesis at Deakin University on sustainable design. “We had the know-how,” he said. “We want to be comfortable in our home.” Insulation and the wall wrap were the first things the couple tackled before knocking down a lean-to and starting an extension on the western side. Large north-facing windows and a polished concreted floor take advantage of the winter sun, while the new living area needs no air conditioning in summer. The family also installed solar and grey water systems. They are opening their home to the public for the first time this weekend for Geelong Sustainable House Day. “We only did it this year because it’s gone online due to COVID,” Ryan said. “The digital format allowed us to hide some of those areas that are not quite finished.” Details: geelongsustainability.org.au/ shd2020

Shooting victim David Arslanian. (Supplied)

Tributes flow for butcher Friends and customers alike have remembered a butcher shot dead in Whittington on Monday night as a “great bloke” with “a heart of gold”. Tributes flowed for Whittington man David Arslanian, 31, who was allegedly killed in a shooting at his family home on Boundary Road. “You had such a heart of gold! And you will be dearly missed,” Courtney Shaw posted. “Such a kind and gentle soul,” Lizzy Lowry commented. Others remembered nights out and trips with the “big fella” or his love of fishing. Even customers paid tribute to the popular butcher, who worked in Belmont. “You were a great bloke and always made my kids smile and feel welcome,” Matthew Wakefield said. David’s older brother Haig Arslanian, 39, of Whittington, faced Geelong Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning charged with his murder. Arslanian’s lawyer Michael Brugman told the court his client had no criminal record but had a diagnosed history of schizophrenia. Arslanian was remanded in custody to appear in court again on March 5, 2021. Luke Voogt

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Bid to farewell ‘amazing’ woman By Luke Voogt

Harriet and Corey Notaristefano. (Louisa Jones) 217744_09 Inset: Sheila Palmer on her 80th birthday. (Supplied)

Harriet remembered visiting her great aunt often for tea and writing her letters after moving to Australia. “She led a very simple life – she didn’t have email or a TV; she didn’t even have a microwave,” she said. Harriet moved to Australia in 2011, six years after meeting Corey online at age 14 “when social media was just beginning”. Corey joined a group Harriet was part of and

she is now forever grateful that she decided to say a “customary” hello to welcome him to the group. “I couldn’t do life without Corey; we’ve been through hell and back together,” she said. Their friendship continued for two years and both their parents allowed them to meet in Australia in 2007 when they were 16. They married in 2011 and after six years trying, Harriet gave birth to daughter Gracie,

now 18-months-old. In February, before COVID-19 hit, the couple travelled to England to introduce Gracie to great aunt Sheila on her 90th birthday. “She was besotted with Gracie,” she said. “I’m glad that we went over there. We got to go and celebrate with her.” Details: www.gofundme.com/f/please-helpharriet-to-get-home ADVERTISEMENT

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PUTTING THE COMMUNITY FIRST BEFORE EVERY DECISION I WILL PUSH AND WORK HARD TO: Support and Navigate Geelong, including Small Business, through COVID-19 and beyond Expand FREE CBD PARKING, particularly around Hospitals Assist COMMUNITY & SPORTING CLUBS and MILITARY VETERANS Fight for our LIVE MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS Industry Protect our ENVIRONMENT & REDUCE Council RATE burden Continue HARD WASTE Collection Tackle GRAFFITI, VANDALISM & HOON DRIVING – SAFETY & SECURITY Investment in ROADS, FOOTPATHS, TRANSPORT, DRAINAGE, PLAYGROUNDS & FISHING Infrastructure “I pledge to work extremely hard for you and put the community first before every decision.”

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After losing one of the most important people in her life, East Geelong mum and British expat Harriet Notaristefano hopes to return to say her final farewell. Harriet’s great aunt Sheila Palmer died suddenly of pneumonia on September 30 and she hoped to return to England for the funeral on October 27. “My grandma died when I was 10, so she became like a grandma to me,” Harriet told the Independent. “She had never been in hospital in her life. “This was her first trip and, unfortunately, she didn’t get to leave.” Skyrocketing travel costs for flights and quarantine fees prompted Harriet’s husband Corey to start a fundraising campaign for her to return. “Anyone who knows Harriet will know that she is extremely family-oriented,” he wrote on a GoFundMe page. “The chance to grieve with her close family members and the opportunity to say goodbye would bless her deeply.” Harriet predicts the trip will cost more than $5000. “I’m not comfortable asking for money [but] for me that’s a lot,” she said. “I’m very humbled by the people who have donated.” She was desperate to join her family to say goodbye to Sheila, who she described as a good listener and a humble and generous woman. “She didn’t need to say a lot but the words she said held weight,” she said. Sheila attained a degree in analytical chemistry at a time when few women even had that opportunity, Harriet said. “She was an amazing woman – she just had a presence. I’m incredibly proud that I got to be her [grand] niece.”

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Actress cares for ‘dad on wheels’ Patrick Larcey has always been “dad on wheels” to daughter and long-time Manifold Heights actress Catherine, after he survived a plane accident in 1976. But Catherine’s life changed dramatically in 2009 when a freak accident led to her taking over as his primary carer, as Luke Voogt discovers.

atherine Larcey was still in her mother Patricia’s womb when her father Patrick survived a crash while testing a prototype airplane at Avalon in 1976. The crash killed the other two crew members, including world-famous actor Guy Pearce’s father Stuart, and left Patrick paraplegic and using a wheelchair to get around. “He has always been dad on wheels,” Catherine said. Catherine remembered her parents’ determination growing up. “Mum was an amazingly strong woman to look after dad and also to stay with him; a lot of people would have broken up over that,” she said. “She would always make a joke out of any difficulty she faced and helped others cope.” Patrick, now 81, continued to fly for decades and only stopped driving a few years ago. “He still likes to go out – he’s well known by the maxi taxi people, who have been fantastic,” Catherine said. “He wouldn’t let anything stop him. It’s only been the last four or five years that he’s been more dependent on me.” Catherine tried to follow her parents’ example after a tree branch fell on her mother as she was walking her dogs on a windy day in August 2009. “Mum would do anything to walk her dogs,” Catherine said. The freak accident killed Patricia and turned Catherine’s life upside-down as she took over caring for her dad while grieving her mum.

“They had been together since 1971,” she said. “My parents looked after me when I was young and now I’m just returning the favour.” Catherine had just moved back in with her parents temporarily in May to save money to chase her acting dream in Los Angeles. “I put my life on hold,” Catherine said. “At the time I was single and everything sort of landed on me. It was pretty full on – we lived on Lite n’ Easy for a few weeks. I never got around to LA.” For 11 years Catherine has helped her dad with hanging up washing, cooking, putting out the garbage, shopping and other everyday tasks, with help from family, carers and nurses. “I was actually living with dad up until three years ago,” she said, Catherine admits caring for dad was occasionally overwhelming, awkward or “all a bit too hard”. But like her mother before her, she has turned to humour to help get past that. “There are times where it’s extremely in-your-face and depressing,” she said. “But there are times where you can have a real good laugh and it’s really strengthened our relationship. “We’ve become a lot closer since mum passed and I appreciate my dad’s company, just as much as he appreciates mine.” Patrick was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019 which, thankfully, turned out to be benign. Since COVID-19 hit Australia, Catherine’s visits to ‘dad on wheels’ have increased. Some

days she will spend several hours with him while others she will not see him at all. “Obviously, things have changed since March,” she said. “There was a night earlier this year where I got a phone call at 11pm, as he had fallen out of the wrong side of bed and there was no way he could get back in. “We’ve always found a way to get dad what he needs. Now he will only go out if he has a medical appointment.” While Patrick missed catching up with friends over dinner, he was often on the phone to them or working on his decades-long project of writing a history book. “That’s been keeping him busy,” Catherine said. “He keeps himself amused.” Amongst her busy life Catherine manages to find time for her passions – screenwriting and acting. She has appeared in hit Australian TV series such as Neighbours and Wentworth, and is currently developing a web series named Disabled. The comedy series was based on her caring for her dad, she explained. But she stressed – with laughter – that some scenes in the series were completely fictional, like the carer mistaking marijuana tablets for vitamin C. Recently she uploaded auditions on her phone for various Australian and international roles. “It’s amazing what you can do online nowadays,” she said. Throughout, Carers Victoria has supported

Catherine and put her in touch with many people in similar circumstances. “Their Facebook page is so good,” she said. The organisation estimates almost three million Victorians have provided unpaid care at some point in their lives. “It’s ridiculous how many people are unpaid carers,” Catherine said. Patrick is still going strong thanks to his daughter’s and wife’s care and support. “I think it’s marvellous,” he said. “It’s lovely having [Catherine] close by. I’ve been very grateful that she’s around.” Despite the 1976 crash being a distant memory, he remembers the 90-second flight quite clearly, except for brief parts when he was unconscious. “Time seems to stretch out when you’re in these situations,” he said. “You have too many things to do and too little time to do them. I’m very grateful that I managed to survive and see my family grow up.” His wife’s care helped him continue to fly until 2006 and his daughter helped him continue to drive long after. “With a lot of help, I did what I Ioved for a long time,” he said. He said his daughter takes after her mother in several ways. “She gets on with things,” he said. Carers Victoria is celebrating many like Catherine in its Truly Incredible Care campaign this month. Details: trulyincrediblecare.carersvictoria. org.au 7 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 9 October, 2020

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This is the City's Coronavirus support page, which includes information about the status of events, facilities and City services across the region. A MESSAGE FROM MARTIN CUTTER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER As community members were out and about

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Thanks to the warmer weather, businesses were able to trade outdoors and trial innovative ideas to continue serving customers – much like Piano Bar’s laneway entertainment at Minns Place in central Geelong.

of learning in recent months and the many

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businesses on clever and creative ideas – like the above – to establish or expand their outdoor dining options. This Sunday, small-scale traders will return to outdoor stalls at the Belmont Market

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Soroptimists mark 60th Soroptimist International Geelong opened up a new world of friendship for Ann Cook after she moved to Ocean Grove. “We didn’t know anyone except our daughter but I’ve made lots of friends through Soroptimist,” the group’s current president said. After four years, Ann is a “very new” member of Soroptimist Geelong, which celebrates its 60th anniversary next week. The three longest-serving Geelong Soroptimists have more than 120 years between them. A friend from Girl Guides recommended Ann join the group, she said. “It’s very similar, without the youth aspect, to Girl Guides, which I’ve been part of for 65 years.”

The Soroptimists sought to empower women through international, national and local projects and campaigns, Ann said. The group provides scholarships to girls at North Geelong Secondary College and refugee women studying English at Gordon TAFE. They are also donating food to Drysdale Food Bank and St Mary’s Parish pantry, running a toy drive for Bellarine Kinship Carers and creating ‘literacy bags’ for disadvantaged primary school students. The group will hold an online information session next Tuesday at 7pm for its ‘recruiting month’. Details: www.soroptimist-geelong.com.

Police in Geelong charged four people with drug possession and fined them for breaching COVID-19 restrictions following a check on an unregistered vehicle on Tuesday. The driver, a 35-year-old Werribee woman, had a disqualified licence and police also charged a passenger, a 38-year-old Werribee man, for possession of ammunition.

Creative support Geelong Arts Centre has announced a new, free professional development series to support local artists. The four 30-minute online sessions on Thursday afternoons feature some of the industry’s most talented and respected creatives sharing insights, according to the centre. Details: geelongartscentre. org.au/creative-engine/professionaldevelopment.

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Pandemonium inspires book By Luke Voogt After spending an extra $10,000 to fly home from her honeymoon just before COVID-19 hit Australia, Caroline Lenari was well-qualified to illustrate a children’s book about the pandemic. The Norlane graphic designer helped her Truganina sister-in-law Catherine Aguilar give life to Panda Mick, who navigates everyday obstacles amid COVID-19. “I was pretty excited by the idea,” the 29-year-old said. “I just saw it as a really good opportunity to work on something that would help parents and other members of the community. “Catherine’s also donating a quarter of all hard copy sales to Foodbank Australia.” Her mortgage assessor sister-in-law wrote the book while home-schooling her children and coping with Melbourne’s stage four lockdown. “She came up with it when she was trying to explain the pandemic to her youngest,” Caroline said. Caroline faced her own COVID-19 trial after moving from Adelaide to Geelong to marry husband Michael. The couple wanted to marry in Adelaide on either March 14 or 21 but chose the former because both their desired venues were available. The choice allowed them to have 200 guests before the South Australian government introduced restrictions. After a few nights in Singapore, the couple flew to the Maldives for their honeymoon.

“We basically had a private island to ourselves, which was amazing,” Caroline said. But then the pandemonium began as travellers rushed to return home with borders closing across the world. “We had to cut it two days short,” Caroline said. “We ended up having to drop everything, pack up and leave.” The couple waited at the Maldives’ crowded main airport for hours only to discover they could not fly through Singapore as planned. Instead, they had to fork out a “ridiculous” $10,000 to return through Dubai. They “just scraped in” and Caroline admits things could have been much worse. “We were right on the cusp of being able to fly back or not,” she said. The couple returned on March 24 and were able to quarantine at home. While graphic design work had been very sparse during the pandemic, especially with Melbourne in lockdown, Michael continued his work as an electrical fitter. “There’s lots of other families that have had both parties affected,” Caroline said. Caroline is a twin and considers her sister-in-law Catherine “like another twin because we talk to each other so much”. Catherine wrote Panda Mick in a month and Caroline was thrilled when asked to illustrate the book. “At first I had no idea what she was reading to me,” she said. “It’s not just an ordinary kids’ story. We thought, ‘let’s be as proactive as possible with it while it’s relevant’.” Details: pandamick.com.au

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YOUR SAY Buckets & Bouquets Bouquet to Dr Nas and team at Family Dental Gateway Plaza Leopold. Complex dental issues dealt with in a pain free way with excellent results. Thank you. Shirley Nahavanry Highton Buckets & Bouquets contributions must be less than 50 words and include the writer’s full name, address and phone number.

Look out for your health

Mask exemption silence

The beautiful days near the gorgeous Geelong area have invited us to enjoy spring. As a new resident to this regional part of Victoria it is pretty clear to me that self caring is pivotal to a constructive recovery post COVID-19. However, I’m still surpriseed that some people do not have health literacy for their own sake and are not using some type of mask. The quality of life we all want is essential to provide hope to our community growth, opportunities and most importantly to have a BIG impact to our near future. Just hope some people understand that we are in the middle of health crisis here and around the world. Dr Carol Hullin Geelong West New Resident

I have just been visited by a friend who, like me, has been granted an exemption from wearing the mask. She has been denied service by a local bakery, and is quite livid, as she has every legal and lawful right to this essential service, just as anyone wearing the mask has. I was denied service by the same bakery, a few weeks ago. On September 16 I wrote to local Member Christine Couzens about reports I had seen of mask-less people being set upon by both police and people in the street, with no questions asked as to whether these people – and they did – had exemptions. I suggested to Christine that, since the

state government ordered the wearing of the masks, that a media campaign seems necessary to educate the public that people do have exemptions, and for lawful reasons. I have not heard a thing from Member Couzens, whose silence, I think, is fairly damning. I would not be surprised if more people seek exemptions, because many people I have spoken to in shops, who have been ordered to wear them by senior management, are telling me that they are experiencing breathing difficulties of the same kind that led to me receiving my exemption. The liability for both adverse health outcomes and harassment and possible assault by irate people is squarely on the state government. I lawfully noticed Daniel Andrews of this liability on August 3 this year. Gary Oraniuk Geelong West

Learn from COVID ‘mistakes’ All the tactics that failed to arrest this pandemic should be recorded, so that when our nation has finally conquered this onerous crisis, after getting it all wrong, our state and federal leaders will know exactly what to avoid when the next rampant virus comes along. With a different approach we should never have to face stifling restrictions, economic disasters, and disruptions to education, and family relationships ever again. In the meantime, it’s essential that everyone living in our country should be literate in English and aware of changing situations. Melva Stott Anglesea

We’re extending the JobKeeper Payment until 28 March 2021.

Pet adoption too costly

declarations by the 14th of each month.

If the authorities and those with a fair dinkum concern for discarded/unwanted pets wanted to do something positive, there is a simple step they could take. Dramatically reduce the cost of adoption from our pounds or animal welfare centres. It can cost hundreds of dollars to adopt a dog, which is fundamentally on “death row”, if a home cannot be found for it, sooner rather than after. Particularly, if they have a bit of age on them. Michael J Gamble Belmont

There will be two new payment rates – one

Nothing that works

The Australian Government is extending the temporary JobKeeper Payment to the end of March 2021. From 28 September, businesses must meet the turnover test and submit their

for those who work more than 20 hours per week in the relevant period, and another for those who work less. The employee eligibility date has also changed to 1 July, meaning some businesses could claim for more staff. It’s part of our plan to keep business in business, and Australians in jobs.

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Green zealots infest all parties, the media, academia, education and the business vested interests. They consistently oppose what works and promote what won’t. Greens demand “Zero Emissions”. Nuclear and hydro power are the only practical “zero carbon” electricity options for Australia. Greens oppose both. Greens worship “the environment”, but support widespread environmental destruction by bird-chopping windmills, land-stealing solar panels and their inevitable spider-webs of roads and transmission lines. All to produce intermittent energy that is forced onto distributers and consumers by legislated targets, taxes, subsidies and mandates. Australia’s huge untapped resources of uranium and hydrocarbons are the envy of the world. But their green tape, locked gates and death-by-delay strangles all exploration and development. And Green Guru, Ross Garnaut, thinks graziers should harvest kangaroos not cattle. Let them do both. Viv Forbes Walshpool, Queensland

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Call to back female candidates By Luke Voogt Surf Coast Shire and Queenscliff have recorded the highest percentage of female candidates for the local region – about half each – in this year’s council elections. One hundred years since Mary Rogers became Victoria’s first female councillor, Women in Local Democracy (WILD) is urging Geelong region voters to close the “gender gap”. “Whilst progress in gender equality has been slow, it can be achieved, as evidenced by the 50:50 ratio in today’s [federal] senate,” Geelong

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WILD convener Jenny Wills said. “And Victoria’s local government goal of 50:50 representation has been boosted by this year’s trailblazing Gender Equality Act with its equality target for mayors and councillors by 2025 – only two elections away.” Mary Rogers was elected to Richmond’s

council in 1920, six years after women gained the right to nominate. Today women account for 38 per cent of Victorian councillors, while 39 per cent of candidates for this month’s council elections across the state are female. Borough of Queenscliffe and Surf Coast Shire have the highest proportion of female candidates in the region with 54 and 47 per cent respectively. Colac Otway Shire has 35 per cent female candidates, City of Greater Geelong has 28 per cent and Golden Plains Shire has 23 per cent.

Ms Wills congratulated female candidates standing for council and urged voters to preference them “high on their postal ballot papers”. “Communities will advance when equality and diversity is reflected on today’s multi-functional council,” she said. More equal representation would help inform decisions on integrated planning, health, climate, sustainability, child, youth and aged services, arts and culture, and sporting and recreational facilities, Ms Wills said. These decisions impacted on “everyone’s quality of life”, she said.

Kristy’s second chance Kristy Nardella was just a few months into her joinery apprenticeship when she lost her job due to COVID-19 work shortages in March. “My mental health went quite down,” the 27-year-old from St Albans Park said. “People were telling me it was hard enough to get an apprenticeship in the first place as a woman, as well as being an adult. When I started ringing around, nobody wanted to put on anyone new because of COVID. “It got to the point after six weeks where I thought I would have to give up on the dream of being a cabinet maker and start to think of what else I could do. It was pretty devastating.” But Kristy registered for state government’s retrenched apprentice program and was able to continue training while receiving support to find another employer. “With the incredible help of Charlie from Westvic [Staffing Solutions], who went above and beyond to help me find another workplace,

I was able to recommence,” she said. “They set me up with an interview and I want from there on my own.” Kristy resumed her apprenticeship with JPH Joinery in June. “I love the new workplace, the boss is really nice and doesn’t treat me any differently because I’m a female, which is awesome,” she said. She welcomed a recent state government announcement of $900,000 to extend the Retrenched Apprentices and Trainee Program, run through the Apprenticeship Employment Network, until June 2021. “If [apprentices have] lost their job for stuff that’s not their fault, to be able to placed somewhere else is huge,” she said. Luke Voogt Kristy Nardella at JPH Joinery in Belmont. (Rebecca Hosking) 216154_03

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Colac’s active COVID-19 cases hit zero Colac’s known active COVID-19 cases reached zero on Monday, bringing the G21 region’s active cases to nil for the first time in 93 days. The region, including Greater Geelong, Queenscliff and the Colac Otway, Surf Coast and Golden Plains shires, last recorded zero active cases on July 5. The three-month achievement comes after Geelong hit zero cases for the first time in 85 days last Monday, October 28, following a peak of 180 on August 10. A Colac resident in intensive care at University Hospital Geelong, due to contracting COVID-19, tested negative for the disease on Monday, a Barwon Health spokesperson

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confirmed. The patient remained in a critical but stable condition despite no longer having the disease, the spokesperson said yesterday. Barwon Health also warned Anglesea residents to remain vigilant after testing 291 people in response to the discovery of COVID-19 traces in the town’s sewerage last month.

“We urge the community to … get tested should they have even the most minor of symptoms to help us proactively respond to any potential COVID-19 clusters or spike,” a spokesperson said. Victoria recorded 11 new cases on Wednesday, with one reclassified, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Six of the new cases are linked to outbreaks while the rest remain under investigation. Victoria’s active cases dropped by three to 203 on Wednesday, with just four active cases in regional Victoria, including three in Mitchell Shire.

The department reported no deaths from COVID-19 yesterday, with the state’s death toll remaining at 809. The average new daily cases diagnosed in the past 14 days is 9.7 for Melbourne and 0.4 for regional Victoria. The total cases from an unknown source in the past 14 days is 14 for Melbourne and zero for regional Victoria. According to DHHS, 19,174 people have recovered from COVID-19 and 2,795,529 test results have been received, an increase of 15,298 yesterday. Luke Voogt

Belmont Market before COVID-19 restrictions. (City of Greater Geelong)

Market to reopen

An artist’s impression of Jinding Developments’ Armstrong Creek estate. Below: The site of the future estate. (Pictures: Supplied)

Developer gets to work By Luke Voogt A Chinese-owned developer has begun work on the first 81 lots of a new Armstrong Creek estate. Jinding Developments recently announced it had broken ground on the Harriott estate, two years after the Independent first revealed the company had bought into the bourgeoning Geelong suburb. The company had initially expected to begin selling properties at the new development towards the end of 2018. Jinding Developments and Jinding Australia are part of the Jinding Group, headquartered in Qindao with 65 offices located across China. Jinding Australia focuses on Australian property development, migration and education services, according to its website. Melbourne-based construction company Bitu-Mill will undertake civic works for the 14 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 9 October, 2020

first two stages of the Harriott estate. The works will pave the way for the first 81 blocks of the planned 659-lot community to be ready by mid next year. The initial stages will also include the first portion of a linear reserve which, on completion, will span the length of the estate. Future amenities within the estate will include 140-hectares of public open space

including central parklands and regional sporting facilities. Jinding has partnered with Yolk Property Group and landowners the Harkness family to build the estate next to the Sparrovale Wetlands nature reserve. Geelong council recently commenced $4 million upgrade works on the 500-hectare nature reserve. Lot pricing ranges from $180,000 to $314,000, with lot sizes ranging from 221 square metres to more than 550sqm. Jinding Developments was excited to celebrate turning the first sod, managing director Liz Ronson said. “We have continued to achieve great success and strong sales for Harriott in 2020.” City Hall’s development director Gareth Smith said the “enviable lifestyle” of Geelong and Armstrong Creek continued “to draw new residents to our region”.

Belmont Market is set to reopen outdoors this Sunday as part of a gradual return to operations. Geelong council chief executive Martin Cutter announced the reopening last week. “The gradual reopening of the Belmont Market is great news for keen shoppers, stallholders and city employees who have all been impacted by the temporary closures,” Mr Cutter said. “We’d like to thank the community and stallholders for their patience and understanding as we continue to work through the restrictions for indoor stallholders to ensure we can open safely for the community. The Belmont Market is a highlight of the week for our community, and is an event that brings passionate and like-minded residents together each Sunday.” The third step of state government’s reopening roadmap allows the market to open with limited numbers and physical distancing in place. City Hall will reduce the number of outdoor stallholders to allow them to spread out across the site and ensure shoppers follow physical distancing restrictions. Mr Cutter welcomed the return, giving small-scale traders a chance to sell their wares, including pre-loved clothing, jewellery, accessories, fresh produce, plants, handmade crafts and other treasures. “I look forward to seeing the wide variety of sellers and shoppers return outdoors to this much-loved community market,” he said. “When visiting we encourage all market shoppers to follow current restrictions, maintain physical distancing, wear a face mask and practise good hygiene.” City Hall is currently planning for indoor stallholders to safely return to Barwon Valley Activity Centre and expects to announce a date for this in coming weeks. Council has advised permanent stallholders of the gradual reopening and COVID-Safe measures in place. Bookings are open at geelongaustralia. com.au/belmontmarket and permanent stallholders will have priority. Luke Voogt

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The future will bring new challenges. So we’re prepared. We’re building a modern fire and rescue service, with firefighters working together for all Victorians. Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) leads fire and rescue in Melbourne and major regional centres, such as Ballarat, Geelong, Warrnambool and Portland. We are also strengthening and supporting the CFA with new equipment, upgraded stations and better facilities – ensuring our volunteers continue to serve and protect their communities. With world-class technology and highly trained firefighters, we’re ready to meet the challenges we face today, and into the future. For more information about Fire Rescue Victoria visit frv.vic.gov.au

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Council election pledges emerge By Luke Voogt A new soccer stadium, protecting aged care services from privatisation and vouchers to help the hospitality industry rebound have emerged among this week’s council election pledges. Current Windermere and Brownbill ward councillors Kylie Grzybek and Eddy Kontelj promised to advocate for funding for a regional soccer stadium in Geelong’s north. “This will be the biggest step forward for Geelong soccer in generations, and it will firmly place Geelong on the Australian soccer map,” Cr Grzybek said. The councillors met with former Socceroos Steve Horvat and Josip Skoko at Leisuretime Sports Precinct, Norlane, on Tuesday to promote the concept. Presidents of various local soccer clubs also attended to support plans for the stadium, to which council has already allocated $50,000 for a business plan.

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- Andy Richards “We will encourage council to include all Geelong clubs and stakeholders in the setting of the requirements of the new stadium,” Cr Kontelj said. “This stadium will be used for all things from A-League games, attracting major tournaments to Geelong, Miniroos galas, elite training and coaching facilities, and everything in-between.” Kardinia ward candidate Andrew Alexander campaigned for council to issue vouchers to Geelong households to spend on local hospitality, music or arts small businesses. “These small businesses have been significantly affected by COVID-19 restrictions,” Mr Alexander said. “The key to getting them reopening is to

encourage spending. “These venues give our city its culture, but they are also a key driver for employment, investment and tourism in our local economy.” Mr Alexander pledged to lobby for state and federal funding for the initiative. He also took aim at “uncompetitive commercial rates”, saying small businesses were “frustrated” at “council impediments that make doing business in Geelong unnecessarily challenging.” “The value that the council delivers back to them does not stack up,” he said. While Mr Alexander acknowledged council’s COVID-19 support packages, he said this did “nothing” to address the long-term issue of rates. Fellow Kardinia ward candidate Andy Richards pledged to increase funding for council’s aged care services including in-home care, property maintenance, meal deliveries and respite care. “[Council aged services] are under threat

of being contracted out and privatised, with a resulting decrease in service levels,” Mr Richards said. “If elected, I’ll support an increase in Geelong council’s aged care funding, along with an extension of the services offered, and sufficient council oversight so that services do not slip. “I’ll also make sure these services stay in council hands, and standards are improved. “Local residents would be aware that no-one has done it tougher during the COVID-19 lockdown periods than elderly residents. “Given the evidence coming out of the Aged Care Royal Commission, it’s essential that council does everything it can to keep elderly residents in their own home for as long as possible.” Mr Richards encouraged Geelong Regional Library to call to check-up on the city’s elderly residents, saying libraries in many other Victorian municipalities have done so during COVID-19.

Meet the Windermere ward candidates With postal voting for Geelong council elections opening this week, the Independent asked Windermere ward candidates why residents should vote for them. Kylie Grzybek As a current councillor for Windermere ward, I will continue to represent the community’s views at all times. I promise to continue to work hard for a fair share for the north and a safer community. I promise to continue to listen to the community, as I did with the Lara goat farm decision and many planning application decisions. I’m really proud to be part of a community that cares for each other and its environment. I have been part of a council that has delivered and budgeted for many projects in the northern suburbs including a $1 million athletics track at Goldsworthy Reserve, Corio.

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Anthony Aitken

Enamul Haque

Three years ago, I was elected to be your councillor. I promised to be a strong authentic voice and fight for a fair share for the northern suburbs, Lara and the rural north. I’m passionate about the north, my community, where I was born, educated and continue to live. I have worked tirelessly to represent my community and I’m proud of many achievements including Barwon Health North, moving the Spirit of Tasmania from Melbourne to Geelong and multimillion-dollar investments in community and sporting infrastructure. I seek re-election to continue the fight for jobs, appropriate development, our environment and my community.

I’m a proud resident of Corio, a medical doctor at Geelong hospital and involved with many community networks, including Geelong Chamber of Commerce. I will strive to make Windermere ward a beautiful, liveable and resourceful area for all residents by: enhancing post-pandemic support for all residents; initiating more local projects to create more jobs; introducing new and more frequent bus routes; expanding and improving railway station carparks in Lara, Corio and Little River; creating new community hubs and leisure centres to help unify the area; and encouraging sustainable development to reduce our carbon footprint. I listen to the community and care about your voice.

Monique Connell

Sarah Hathway

I’m running for council to be a voice for all those who are demanding that council put climate first. Declaring a climate emergency and creating an environmental strategy is a good first step, but council has to commit to actually doing something about climate change. I want Geelong to be a world leader in recycling, utilising the Morrison federal government’s Recycling Modernisation Fund, which will drive a billion-dollar transformation of Australia’s waste here, creating jobs and securing our economy for the future. I will foster community gardening, and better, more accessible and cheaper public transport, and build a stronger Geelong.

I live in Norlane with my partner and two-year-old daughter. Areas like Norlane are underserviced and ignored. Local councillors claim they do a lot, but little seems to change. Why can’t our council demand more funding from state and federal governments? I want to see a council that listens to the community and provides services and jobs. We need public housing, mental health services, free childcare and an expansion of community health services. There is too much reliance on the private sector to provide. As a union organiser and member of Socialist Alliance I will put community need first.

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Meet the Bellarine ward candidates With postal voting for Geelong council elections opening this week, the Independent asked Bellarine ward candidates why residents should vote for them. Naomi Adams

Stephanie Asher

Like the majority of our community acknowledged in council’s Clever and Creative Vision, I’m concerned for the future of our planet. I recognise the reality of the climate emergency and our potential to contribute to its reduction. I would advocate to cap housing developments, maintain green spaces and wildlife corridors on our beautiful peninsula and support environmental projects for our oceans and beaches. I would also embrace improved public transport and cycling opportunities. I’m also concerned about local businesses and would advocate to assist them to recover from the impact of COVID-19, as we are largely a tourism-driven community.

I was honoured to be elected in 2017 and to be the first Bellarine-based mayor of Greater Geelong. My priority is listening to local voices who tell me they want rates spent on shared trails, swimming pools, arts venues, decent roads and local streetscapes. We want our peninsula protected and developed in a respectful, sustainable way. I led unanimous council support for prioritising climate change and considering sustainability across all activities in the organisation. If re-elected, I will continue to drive the North Bellarine pool project, create trail links and bike paths, protect town boundaries and set higher performance targets.

Michael Fairweather

Tom Harrison

I’m running for council on the Bellarine ward as we seem to have lost representation down here, with the focus being extremely Geelong-centric. If elected I will focus on listening to and representing all the people on the Bellarine, working for local business to grow and recover as well as increasing an expanding tourist market that will hopefully take off after our COVID-19 lockdown. Whilst the council is supporting all our sporting clubs, this still needs to expand and also cover other areas of social interaction. We need to work towards fairer rates and charges, and improving public transport and its hubs.

I have nominated as a candidate for the Bellarine ward, as I seek to make a positive contribution to our community. I’m running as an independent and will seek to act in accordance with the best interests of all people on the Bellarine. I seek to help support the regional economy, promote sustainable development – ensuring appropriate infrastructure while protecting the natural environment – and ensure maximum value for ratepayers.

Jim Mason

Tom O’Connor

I’ve worked hard over the last three years; led three portfolios, been active on 18 council committees, made significant contributions and rarely missed a meeting. I have achieved a lot, but there is much more to do: • More to improve sporting, social, cultural and city services. • More to protect outlying towns and to limit development on the Bellarine. • More action to mitigate local and global climate and biodiversity threats. Independent and consultative, I always apply evidence-based, scientific criteria to decision making. I understand the need for careful, targeted, COVID recovery packages.

I’m running for council to help create a healthy and safe environment for all; to embrace new ideas and better ways to work and to make people the centre of our business. As co-founder of the Bellarine Community Council in 2018, I initiated and co-ordinated the Plan Bellarine project to help local and state governments to better understand our issues through community engagement. I have continued working with community leaders, investor groups and council and government representatives on various projects. These include the repurposing of the Drysdale Waste facility, recycled water, increased job opportunities within tourism and support for those less fortunate.

Steve Simmonds

Trent Sullivan

I’m running to stop council waste, return free parking everywhere and secure free hard waste collection. We need more libraries and parks for families to enjoy; you shouldn’t have to drive for a decent playground. Keep boat ramps free and promote our glorious waterways for all uses. We need to significantly slow down development until adequate provision of infrastructure is made. The current system is failing with ever-increasing traffic problems and the only solution seems to be a speed hump here, a traffic light there and parking meters everywhere. I want accountability returned to public office. We need more off-leash dog areas and dedicated motocross tracks to return.

Bellarine residents deserve more services and infrastructure. As your representative I’ve delivered funding for a new pool, childcare centres, sporting reserves, community hubs, school safety upgrades, senior citizen centres, new playgrounds, streetscapes and I will keep fighting for more. I locked in our town boundaries to preserve our green breaks to stop suburban sprawl and keep the Bellarine beautiful. Bellarine ratepayers deserve as much return on their hard-earned dollars as inner-city Geelong residents receive. If re-elected I promise to fight for a greater share of funding for the Bellarine.

Elise Wilkinson

Cory Wolverton

I’m running for council to be a part of the change to respond to the climate emergency. I’m standing to give voice to the thousands of young people, like my own children, who marched to demand action but who cannot vote. We have a statement of emergency and a strategic plan to reach zero carbon emissions by 2030 but with no clear targets of how we reduce emissions. I stand for transparency and accountability, and like many people in our community have been shocked at some of the decisions made by council in the last year. We all need to work together to bring this change and sustainable development now. There is no later.

I’m a father of two young children, Ocean Grove resident and social worker. My vision is to keep our community a desirable place to live, which includes an appropriate strategic vision for town boundaries. If elected, my priorities will be: • adequate access to community health programs, particularly youth support, to help young people overcome challenges relating to mental health, education and relationships; • environmental sustainability through renewable energy projects and careful land management that protects biodiversity; and • innovative urban design to increase walking and bike paths and improve public spaces. 17 GEELONG INDEPENDENT Friday, 9 October, 2020

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MY GEELONG About 25 years ago Jack Harriott became a custodian of Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve. He speaks to Luke Voogt about the ‘local treasure’ and life during COVID-19. Tell us about you… I’m 86, I started work in Waurn Ponds in 1952 and have been here ever since. I grew up in Newtown and joined the national service in 1952. They were getting us ready for the Korean War but it finished before they needed us. I had just got out of national service and was looking for a job on a farm and I found one in Waurn Ponds. I married my wife Glenda in 1959. She came from the Mornington Peninsula – she saw something she liked over here. I started my own farm, where I worked until I retired a dozen years ago. We have four children and a dozen grandchildren, maybe more! And we’ve got five great-grandkids. I’m a Richmond barracker, which is of much annoyance to my wife because she barracks for Geelong. I love it when Geelong plays Richmond.

The reserve replaced the Waurn Ponds’ Avenue of Honour trees, which were planted in July 1919 in memory of residents who served in World War I. It’s 101-years-old now and it’s a local treasure. The land was going to be sold off nearly 25 years ago and it had no right to be sold. We jumped up and down, and it sort of kicked off from there. I got the RSL in Melbourne involved, wrote some letters and ran a local campaign. The owners, now known as the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning, put us there as a committee of management. All the names it was dedicated to had vanished. I went and saw an old bloke named Glen Lugg and he told me about some of them and my wife and daughter researched some others. We had help from the

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How did you help save Waurn Ponds Memorial Reserve?

RSL, Bruce Ruxton and other locals. We made lots of improvements there and put a fence around it in 2016, with some help from the locals. It’s a very popular spot now.

go to the beaches if we want to.

What do you like to do locally?

We’ve been in the country virtually all our lives and we’re used to being out here. It hasn’t upset us that much really. The kids drop in and see us every now again but life’s got a lot slower. Once it’s over, we might go for a trip somewhere in

We go to the RSL and the local hotel. I reckon at Geelong and Waurn Ponds we’ve got the best of both worlds, it’s close to the city and we can

How has COVID-19 affected you and what are you looking forward to once it’s over?

New South Wales or South Australia. We sold our caravan, so we just stay in motels now. What’s something people might not know about you? I’ve got a train set that keeps me occupied in the shed. I’ve got quite a few carriages and trains. My wife’s happy to see me out of the house, it gets me out from under her feet!

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Surf Coast parents fear bullying is “out of control” at Torquay Primary School. They have accused the school of being soft on bullies and have written to Education Minister Mary Delahunty to intervene.

Police have banned underworld criminals from Geelong racetracks. The bans apply to Geelong Race Course and Corio’s Beckley Park.

Lara will host one of Australia’s largest music festivals next year, according to organisers. One Great Night On Earth publicity manager Laura Rega expected up to 100,000 patrons to attend, raising about $14 million for charity

Heart attack and car accident victims face some of the state’s longest or shortest waits for ambulances depending on where they live in the Geelong region, according to new figures. Ambulance Victoria’s annual report said people suffering code-one emergencies in Golden Plains Shire endured the slowest response times.

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Expect excellence via live-stream The spotlight is ready to shine on local businesses with the Geelong Business Excellence Awards virtual event on October 15 at 7pm. With a live broadcast from the Geelong Arts Centre, the event will have an in-studio MC and a format that aims to engage and entertain viewers. Designed to recognise and celebrate Geelong’s clever and creative business community, this year’s awards night will be a

well-deserved fun and uplifting celebration. Geelong Chamber chief executive Ben Flynn says the event will deliver a much-needed boost of positivity for the Geelong business community amid the COVID-19 crisis. “The purpose of the GBEA remains the same, pandemic or not,” he says. “We’re about creating a platform to shine the spotlight on our clever, creative and resilient Geelong businesses and business leaders.

“We are committed to bringing our community together this year virtually, to offer positivity in these challenging times.” The night won’t be without glitz and glam, with a competition prize on offer for people dressing up and celebrating the evening at home or at their workplace. Guests will be able to engage on the night via Facebook, communicate and connect with fellow business colleagues, peers and the wider Geelong community.

There are plenty of options to stream the event. Auslan interpreters will be involved to ensure the presentation is inclusive and accessible. To watch the awards you can either register your attendance at https://www. gbea.com.au/virtualevent and options on how you can watch the awards will be sent to you, or you can connect to the Geelong Business Excellence Awards Facebook page or Channel 31 on the night.

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Rare chance to grab gift with meaning As a hub for local and Australian-made makers, the National Wool Museum is a hidden gem for shopping local. With a rare flash sale starting today and running until Sunday, October 25, now is the perfect time to discover the range of high-quality products available at the National Wool Museum. A Geelong institution, the Wool Museum Shop is a must-see for locals and visitors alike. Products to browse include Emu Ugg boots, beautiful merino and possum clothing, men’s and ladies wool socks, hats, scarves and gloves, souvenirs and much more. Sheepskin products, a lanolin range and rugs and blankets are also available. Giftware on offers ranges from glass platters and jewellery to hand and body lotions and soaps, books, stationary, mugs and coasters. Gift vouchers are also available. With 25 per cent off all floor stock, the sale is a great time to get a head start on this year’s Christmas shopping. The sale is in-store only and does not include already discounted and consignment stock. Ensuring the safety of visitors remains a top priority, COVID-19 protocols are strictly followed with extensive cleaning undertaken regularly, visitor numbers limited to eight people in the shop at a time, the changing room remains closed and cashless payments are preferred. The National Wool Museum currently remains closed but is hoping to open mid-November pending changes to COVID-19 circumstances and restrictions. The National Wool Museum team is looking forward to re-opening the historic building to the public and welcoming visitors as they enjoy brand new exhibitions, an updated gallery and the history and story of wool and loom operations.

The National Wool Museum shop is an ideal place to start your Christmas shopping. (Pictures: Supplied)

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Taking it outdoors in Central Geelong Alfresco dining is alive and well in Central Geelong with many cafes and restaurants reopening as COVID-19 restrictions ease. The days are getting longer, and the weather is warming up, which means it’s time to get back to some of your favourite venues. From urban outdoor spaces to leafy courtyards and stunning Waterfront views, there are so many alfresco dining options in Central Geelong. The only question is .… which one?

corner of Moorabool Street and Western Beach Road offers alfresco dining opposite Geelong’s spectacular Waterfront. Sit street-side in the alfresco dining area and watch the world go by or enjoy the relaxed beer garden fronting Customs Park. With a walk-in service for groups with less than 10 people and room for 50 diners outside, be sure to add Sailors’ Rest to your alfresco ‘to-do’ list. www.sailorsrestgeelong.com.au

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Inspired by Greek traditions and modern styles of cooking, The Greek – Customs House offers family-style, beach cuisine. Now open for table service, The Greek has a gorgeous, north-facing alfresco courtyard overlooking the Customs Park lawn and a sensational Waterfront backdrop. From delicious spanakopita to mouth-watering, slow roasted lamb and grilled king prawns, The Greek – Customs House is not to be missed. www.thegreekcustomshouse.com

For the ultimate people-watching experience, reserve an alfresco table at Westend in the heart of Little Malop Street’s burgeoning arts and cultural precinct. With a pub meets restaurant feel to it, Westend has plenty of alfresco dining tables under large striped umbrellas for you to try out the new spring menu. Westend caters for little people too so it’s a great family option. www.westendgeelong.com.au

Cafe´ Go Located right on the corner of Bellerine and Little Malop streets, Cafe´ Go’s jungle-style courtyard oasis provides safe seating for up to 30 people. With its fun and eclectic decor, Cafe´ Go’s all-day breakfast menu and exciting, daily lunch specials are best enjoyed in the sunshine. www.cafego.com.au

The Arborist The Arborist has a stylish, urban vibe and offers alfresco dining five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday. Designed and built around a stunning ash tree, The Arborist offers comfortable outdoor seating and a fireplace for the cooler spring days. Its ‘feed me’ option allows you to sit back, relax and avoid any tough decisions! www.thearboristgeelong.com.au

Cafe Go. (Supplied)

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Bay View Bar and Grill The name says it all at the Bay View Bar and Grill on Eastern Beach Road. This bistro-style venue is open 7 days a week and is a wonderful spot for an alfresco breakfast or brunch in the sunshine. Fit for a king (or queen), their

The Inn Hotel Just about everyone loves a good pub feed and The Inn Hotel in Corio Street’s spring menu offers a mouth-watering combination of pub favourites and modern tastes. After recently

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reopening, The Inn’s beer garden, with outdoor, under cover seating, comes alive each Saturday and Sunday with the addition of its ‘Day Drinks’ sessions, complete with live acoustic music and afternoon eats from 3pm. www.theinnhotel.com.au

Sailors’ Rest The historic Sailors’ Rest building on the

Edge Geelong Fronting the lush lawns of Customs Park, the alfresco deck at Edge Geelong is a wonderful location to enjoy contemporary dishes and old school favourites. With full table service and kids eating for free every Monday and Tuesday, Edge is perfect for the whole family. Bookings are essential. www.edgegeelong.com.au

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Mav’s Restaurant Named after the owner’s family name Mavromoustakos, meaning ‘black moustache’, Mav’s Restaurant in Little Malop Street, offers fresh, homemade Greek cuisine with a combination of smaller sharing dishes and bigger, heartier fare. Let Mav’s treat you to an authentic Greek lunch or dinner spread in its alfresco space. You will love feasting in the fresh air, amongst the brightly coloured, hanging pots. www.atmavs.com.au

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Geelong Hotel With its retractable roof and heating if chilly, the Geelong Hotel in Yarra Street’s edgy, rooftop space is perfect for Saturday afternoon drinks and snacks or dinner in any spring weather. Its recently updated spring menu and

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With historical features of a traditional corner pub, Centra’s leafy, undercover courtyard can cater for the ever-changing Geelong weather – rain, hail or shine. Located on the corner of Yarra and Myers streets, the Centra’s rustic Italian menu – including all your favourite antipasti, pizza and pasta dishes – are being served in the courtyard, several days a week. Open for lunch from Thursday – Saturday and dinner Tuesday – Saturday, book a table to ensure you don’t miss out on courtyard seating. www.centrahotel.com.au

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Isolation magnified for hearing impaired Audiology professionals are urging Victorians to look out for their loved ones during COVID-19 restrictions. With the wearing of face coverings mandatory across the state due to COVID-19, there are concerns that those hard of hearing will begin to suffer heightened anxiety and struggle to communicate, given lip-reading is amongst the common work-arounds for the hearing impaired. One in six Australians is affected by hearing loss and may rely on lip reading, they have now been left with reduced means to understand and communicate with those around them.

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isn’t so anxiety provoking for those that are hard of hearing.” Nick says the same goes for those that may be noticing they are having trouble hearing for the

first time now that masks are on. an audiology professional,” he says. “Similarly, if you think a loved one is “Hearing loss can be incredibly socially struggling please speak up and let them know isolating, and we need to look out for everyone that you think they would benefit from seeing in the community.”

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Personalised care helps youth navigate COVID-19 Young people struggling with their mental health during and after the coronavirus pandemic will be able to access targeted, personalised therapy with an innovative new program. Premier Daniel Andrews recently launched Orygen’s new digital mental health platform for young people called MOST – Moderated Online Social Therapy – an online tool which allows access to tailored online therapy and peer support, when and where young people need it. “We know staying apart is keeping us together – but it can impact our mental health. That’s why we’re doing everything we can to ensure young Victorians have the support they need now to stay mentally and physically well,” Mr Andrews said. “This new program is such an important step in changing the way we provide mental health services in Victoria and it means our young people can get the long-term care they need to stay happy, healthy and well.” While staying at home and limiting physical interaction is vital to slowing the spread of the virus, it can be difficult for people’s mental health and wellbeing, particularly for those already experiencing mental health conditions. Young people who live in public housing will also be among the first to benefit from this new method of mental health support, with tenants able to be referred directly by their headspace or mental health clinician. “This is an anxious and uncertain time for everyone – investing in people’s mental health and wellbeing will not only save lives but is critical to our social and economic recovery after this crisis is over,” Health Minister

Don’t suffer with foot pain Moderated Online Social Therapy (MOST) is an online tool which allows young people to access tailored online therapy and peer support. (iStock)

Foley said. “The coronavirus pandemic has increased demand for mental health support across Victoria but has also meant we need to change the way we deliver mental health care. “The MOST program is a ground-breaking service that means young people can get continuous integrated face-to-face care from home. Importantly, the program is designed with, and for young people – and the youth mental health services who provide the very best care for them.” The Victorian government has invested more than $19 million in targeted mental health and psychosocial supports for young people. Another $6.7 million has also expanded online and phone counselling services for Beyond Blue, Lifeline, Kids Helpline and Suicide Line Victoria.

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After a recent study found that a staggering 89 per cent of Australians suffer from foot pain at some point in their lives, and 63 per cent of these admit to never having sought medical advice, the experts at Foot Leg Pain Clinics had some questions as to why. Is it because people don’t know where to go for help with foot pain? Do they think nothing can be done to assist their pain and concerns? Or do they think it will just right itself over time? Regardless of why, they concluded these statistics clearly mean that the majority of people are struggling with unnecessary, and often, totally treatable foot pain. Dr David Kavanagh from Foot and Leg Pain Clinics in Geelong says although the feet are extremely complex structures, comprising 25 per cent of all the bones in the body, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments, most foot and lower limb pain, injuries, degenerative conditions and children’s growth concerns can be assisted relatively easily. “Thanks to the latest medical research and

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Standing at 165cm, Gardiner averaged a whopping 34.5 disposals and 11.5 tackles in two NAB League games this year. At selection 21, the Cats picked 185cm, high-marking forward Olivia Barber, who transitioned from basketball to football just two years ago.

The 18-year-old was named All-Australian full forward last year as a bottom-ager. At selection 27, the Cats picked Larrakia woman Stephanie Williams, who hails from the Northern Territory but has called Geelong home for three years. The Cats said the 171cm forward has great speed and skill, takes the game on and is not afraid of the contest. Williams, 18, missed the Geelong Falcons season due to injury, but managed to play a handful of games with St Joseph’s under-18s. Cats picked another former basketballer, Carly Remmos, at selection 39. After a distinguished junior career at Geelong Supercats, Remmos, 18, is relatively new to football. The developing 174cm midfielder’s quick hands and power are among her key attributes, according to the Cats. Remmos played both NAB League matches averaging 15 disposals and five tackles as a forward-midfielder. Luke Voogt

Skipper set to play semi By Luke Voogt Geelong Cats have a double shot at redemption tomorrow night to rectify their qualifying final loss to Port Adelaide and avenge last year’s against Collingwood. Cats skipper Joel Selwood is almost certain to take on the Pies despite undergoing surgery last week for a dislocated finger, according to fellow star midfielder Patrick Dangerfield. Sporting a cut over his left eye from last Thursday’s 16-point loss to Port, Dangerfield said nothing short of Selwood being “run over by a car” or having his “leg cut off” would stop him playing. “I’d very much expect the skipper to be leading the way come Saturday night,” he told a press conference on Wednesday. Some Geelong players, including champion Gary Ablett, performed well below their best in last Thursday’s loss against Port Adelaide. But the Cats’ inaccuracy, some brilliance from former Cat Steven Motlop and a Port Adelaide purple patch in the third quarter were the main factors separating the two sides. The Cats kicked 5.12, including an uncharacteristically inaccurate five behinds by Coleman medallist Tom Hawkins, and wasted several opportunities to set up shots, including in the dying seconds of quarters. “We had opportunities … and we didn’t capitalise on them,” Dangerfield said. “I didn’t feel like we played all that poorly, we just didn’t execute the way that we would have liked. “It wasn’t like we lost by 50 points, it was two or three goals. You take some of those opportunities and the game swings. “It’s important when you have the momentum, especially in the shortened games, that you do make the most of it. “Otherwise you’re giving the opposition time to get back into the game.” Geelong would need to “defend with ball in hand” on Saturday night if Collingwood had a similar burst of momentum to Port Adelaide’s in the third, Dangerfield said. “It’s getting the ball back and [maintaining] it for one or two minutes rather than kick it down the line.” “There [were] probably some stages where we [turned] the ball over across half-back that led to scores – that’s really hard to defend.” But Dangerfield was confident Geelong would bounce back and said the Cats would avoid dwelling on their poor goalkicking, to prevent it getting into their heads. “It’s a bit self-fulfilling sometimes if you spend all your time on it.” Ruck Rhys Stanley was one of the Cats

Fish aplenty at St Helens ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos St Helens rock wall has started to fire up over the past few days with reports coming in of a great variety of species coming to shore. Pinkie snapper, silver trevally and King George whiting all making appearances to the land-based fishos. Although not reaching any record-breaking sizes they are proving some great fun and with the new reefs about to be dropped in we should only see the fishing here get better and better. The Geelong waterfront has been holding some large schools of Australian salmon to 33cm – anglers fishing from a boat have been having much better success in landing big numbers of fish simply because they can chase them around. Using your sounder to locate the schools of fish or looking on the surface for baitfish to be pushed up will assist in finding these fish with small three-inch minnow-style soft plastics working a treat. Snapper reports are starting to become more consistent in the outer harbour with fish up to 5kg being caught, fishing the edge of the channel or out towards the quarries has seemed to be the most popular locations. The whiting reports across the Bellarine Peninsula have been on the improve this week with some great numbers of fish being caught and some quality fish amongst them too – St Leonards through to Queenscliff being the current hotspots. Queenscliff has had some fantastic squid fishing offer this past week and the size of them has been phenomenal with reports of hoods measuring up to 60cm. The Queenscliff bight has been, and still is, the number one location to target these giants, the key to fishing this area is to fish the slack tides to allow your jigs to sink down in the fast moving water. Size 3.5 jigs have been the best with most colours working well. After the large amount of rain we have had it has filled up the rivers and streams in the Otways and the resident trout down there have come onto a feeding frenzy. Most systems are fishing well but the Cumberland River and Smythes Creek are arguably the two best locations and very easy to access and fish. Casting upstream with small shallow-running minnows in natural colours are the perfect lure to throw, just make sure that you cast upstream. Fishing these little streams and rivers won’t see many big fish get caught but they make up for it in colour and the scenery is as good as it gets.

Geelong Cats captain Joel Selwood at training. (Facebook/Geelong Cats)

standouts last Thursday and will have his work cut out for him against star Pies opponent Brodie Grundy. Selwood and Scott Pendlebury make for a fantastic battle in midfield, while last week Dangerfield showed again how explosive he can be, both up forward and in the centre. Brody Mihocek, Jordan De Goey and Mason Cox were brilliant in Collingwood’s one-point win over West Coast, and the big American is always a wildcard. But if Geelong’s intercept-marking backline

including Tom Stewart and Mark Blicavs can nullify them, it will go a long way towards a Cats victory. Tom Hawkins narrowly avoided his second finals suspension in as many years this week, escaping with a $1500 fine for an errant back elbow on Port Adelaide’s Tom Rockliff. The big forward’s inclusion will be massive for the Cats, especially if he kicks with his normal accuracy. Expect a big effort from Ablett, as every game from now could be his last. Cats by 14 points.

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