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After a week of warm and humid weather, the Bellarine Peninsula plunged back into cool conditions for the final week of summer. But that hasn’t deterred the likes of Kellie Hosking and Beau Hill who posed for this picture with Jasper at the Barwon Heads Bridge this week. ■ See page 11 for more Rebecca Hosking pictures.

Finals ban following brawl By Justin Flynn The Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association has issued $25,000 in fines and banned two clubs from competing in this season’s D Grade finals after an on field brawl resulted in a match being abandoned on Saturday. Portarlington and Queenscliff cricket clubs were each slapped with a $12,500 fine with $10,000 suspended for five years. The clubs occupied the top two spots on the ladder at the time of the brawl, but were stripped of all their points and will not be

eligible to compete in the finals starting March 6. The clubs were ordered not to play in their final D Grade home and away round matches tomorrow. The BPCA also strongly discouraged both clubs from selecting any player from the match from playing in another grade tomorrow, whether they were involved in the confrontation or not. Police were called to Portarlington Recreation Reserve and are investigating an incident during Queenscliff’s innings that left batsman Michael Farrell in hospital with head

injuries. The match was abandoned after several players from both teams became embroiled in a physical altercation. Spectators were also involved. Both clubs have appealed the penalties. Portarlington president Peter Evans said his club was seeking legal advice. “We’re devastated by it and we acknowledge that it hasn’t been good,” he said. “We’re not here to say everyone is squeaky clean in this but it’s a bit unfair that you’ve got 22 blokes who are going to be punished for the actions of a minimal amount of people.

We believe we have put together a pretty true indication of what happened on the day and we haven’t hidden away from anything we did.” Queenscliff Cricket Club said it was disappointed with the decision handed down by the BPCA. “We consider the punishment as unfair. We will be appealing the decision,” the club told the Voice yesterday. Six players – four from Portarlington and two from Queenscliff – and two spectators involved with Queenscliff will front the BPCA tribunal on individual charges on Monday night.

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Push for better bus links By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) is urging the state government and council to improve public transport links between Drysdale and Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads. In its February newsletter, OGCA said Ocean Grove lacks sensible north-south intra-Bellarine bus connections to Drysdale from Ocean Grove (or from Barwon Heads). Commuters between Drysdale and Ocean Grove/Barwon Heads currently have to travel

by bus to Geelong and then catch another bus to arrive at their destination, a journey of about 90 minutes. “Further, faster and more frequent bus services between Ocean Grove and Geelong are needed, especially during peak times when workers and school students are commuting,” the newsletter stated. “We will approach the state government on this public transport issue and seek [council] help.” OGCA is also calling for the council to cover the cost of new footpaths as part of the Ocean

Grove Principal Pedestrian Network (PPN). Council conducted community engagement about the PPN in 2015 and received more than 800 responses. Eighty-two per cent of survey respondents said the costs of new footpaths should be shared beyond immediately abutting property owners, either through a sliding scale applied to properties within 400 metres of the footpaths (26 per cent) or by having all property owners in Ocean Grove contribute to the new paths (56 per cent). However, the project has stalled and OGCA wants construction of the PPN to commence

“no later than the end of 2021”. “Ideally we would like to see council consider treating this as a legacy project and covering the full cost of the PPN project reflecting that footpaths are now part of a developers’ cost in new estates whereas this was not the case in old Ocean Grove,” OGCA said. The findings from the council survey can be viewed at geelongaustralia.com.au/yoursay/ item/8d316b3a84366e6.aspx. The PPN is on the city’s agenda for its March 23 meeting. Agenda papers can be read online on the CoGG website from March 16.

Creating a new welcome The search is on for a new town-entry sign to welcome people to Ocean Grove. Rotary Club of Ocean Grove, in conjunction with Ocean Grove Business Association (OGBA) and Ocean Grove Community Association (OGCA) has launched a competition to design the sign. Ocean Grove has four entry points – at Grubb Road, Barwon Heads Road, Wallington Road and Shell Road – and the three associations want to install a welcome sign at each one. People of all ages are asked to submit a drawing or artwork of a town entry that captures a sense of arrival to Ocean Grove. There could be a different sign for each entrance. “A sign welcoming locals home and visitors to our town is a great way to arrive into Ocean Grove and is much needed,” OGBA president Ty Simons said. OGCA chair Phil Edwards said: “The current

sign on Wallington Road is a boring metal sign that in no way reflects the character of our town. This competition is a great opportunity for community members to put forward their ideas on what the entrance signs could look like, including two-or three-dimensional signs or sculptures.” Rotary Club of Ocean Grove president Gill Morgan said she liked the idea of a nature feature, which goes well with Rotary’s new focus on environment. To enter, create your drawing or artwork on an A4 size to be displayed in the window of a local cafe. You must write your name, age and contact phone number on the back. Drop off your entry to Driftwood Cafe any time or email a scanned picture to rotaryclubogrove@gmail. com. Entries close 5pm, Friday, March 26. Multiple entries are accepted. Winners will be judged by Rotary Club of Ocean Grove.

OGCA chairperson Phil Edwards, Rotary Club of Ocean Grove president Gill Morgan, OGCA’s Noella McLean and OGBA president Ty Simons want you to come up with a town sign. (Supplied)

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Village Park dog ban overturned By Justin Flynn City of Greater Geelong has backflipped on its decision to ban off-leash dogs at the pony club in Barwon Heads Village Park. Dogs will now be permitted off-leash when there are no horses present after public backlash forced council to reconsider the ban. The council’s decision to ban off-leash dogs attracted 485 signatures to a petition protesting the move.

The amended dog controls were agreed upon by council at Tuesday night’s meeting in response to results from recent community engagement. Council received 304 responses from the community during the engagement process, with 82 per cent saying they wanted the ban overturned. Community members were able to participate in the survey online as well as in-person, with city officers visiting Barwon Heads Village Park throughout January.

As part of the engagement process the city had directly communicated with Barwon Heads Pony Club to determine the potential impacts of changed dog controls on their use of the site. It was found that the impact would be minimal for the club, which uses the pavilion and grounds within the park once a month. Mayor Stephanie Asher said it was a pleasing result for the Barwon Heads community. “This is a great example of council listening to the community, and after careful consultation

and consideration, we are able to make changes to better meet local needs,” Cr Asher said. “There is clearly a need for people living on the southern Bellarine to be able to exercise their dogs during the day in off-leash areas. “In addition to this issue, which was a result of a decision that suited the Lara community and equestrian club, we are hearing from a lot of people about the restrictive dog orders on the beaches, which have had a big impact on the regular dog walking community.”

OMG moments at OG Bar A guitar signed by John Lennon and Paul McCartney adorns the walls of Ocean Grove’s newest live-music venue. It sits pride of place surrounded by an almost museum-like collection of original guitars and records signed by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Kurt Cobain, The Traveling Wilburys, Rolling Stones, Elton John, Queen, U2, Pink Floyd … the list goes on. And while the memorabilia is a drawcard, punters have been flocking to The OG Bar for the acoustic live music, drinks menu, simple menu and the views. The OG Bar is the brainchild of locals Jim and Chris Cushnahan and Lisa and Cam Johnson. Jim has collected music memorabilia for decades. “It’s the jewel in the crown,” Lisa says of the Lennon-McCartney guitar. “Jimmy is a music fanatic and he got that 32 years ago. “Jimmy had always wanted to open a bar. My husband saw all this music memorabilia lying in his garage and said ‘mate, people have to see this stuff it’s incredible’.”

The OG Bar hires local acoustic acts to play Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons and now has a steady stream of regular customers despite only being open for eight weeks. “The locals love it,” Lisa says. “We’ve got regulars now. We’ve got a couple of guys who come every second weekend. And they come Friday, Saturday and Sunday.” Situated at the former Thai Mekong restaurant upstairs on the corner of The Terrace and Presidents Avenue, the venue hosts perhaps the most stunning views on the peninsula, looking out over Bass Strait, the Bluff and surrounding countryside. “The sunsets are incredible,” Lisa says. “Every night the sunsets are different. If there’s ever a storm you can literally see a storm roll in and you can’t see the Bluff and then you see it roll out and the Bluff starts to appear. It’s just fantastic to sit and watch the weather from here.” Justin Flynn

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Cr Jim Mason It’s that time of year again, with funding being announced to help support our beloved community groups, organisations and clubs. Grants are just one way council can acknowledge the thousands of hours spent by these groups contributing to the community’s health and wellbeing, and social connection. As part of the 2020-21 Community Infrastructure Grants program, we’re delivering more than $3 million in funding to 49 community-led projects. The Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club building will be complete with a new solar hot water system, thanks to a $60,241 grant. With a horror few months of drownings across the state, it’s another reminder of how much these clubs do to keep us safe. Across the bridge, the Barwon Heads Community Arts Garden will receive $10,700 for a new greenhouse, to replace the smaller one members currently use. I had the chance to pop down there last week

and meet with members, including president Carmel Smith, who’ve done a fantastic job curating this calming space. I’ve been involved in behind the scenes work related to the council’s Shared Trails Master Plan and identifying optimum routes from Ocean Grove to Drysdale, Ocean Grove to Point Lonsdale, Geelong to Ocean Grove and others. Getting them designed and then shovel-ready for funding is a big focus of discussions, which have been very productive. And finally, Buckley Park Reserve is getting a makeover, with a project under way to rid the area of pest weeds such as Italian buckthorn, myrtle-leaf milkwort and boneseed. Most of the team undertaking the work joined the city last year through the state government’s Working for Victoria program. As chair of the Rural and Coastal portfolio, I can tell you they’re doing incredibly important work that will return the environment to its natural state, while supporting the recovery of native species.

The Bellarine Writers competition is back for another year. With a monthly prize of $200 and $1000 to the overall winner, it’s time to get creative and start thinking about your short-story writing skills. The first topic will be announced in the March 12 edition of the Voice.

Clean up Ocean Grove Ocean Grove Coastcare, in partnership with Barwon Coast, is hosting a community Clean Up Australia Day event. All participants must register before the event, which is on Sunday, March 7 from 10am to noon. Contact Ocean Grove Coastcare.

Funding requested Council is pursuing federal government funding opportunities to contribute to construction of the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub. Council agreed to put forward the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub for round 5 of the Building Better Regions Fund, which offers funding of up to $10 million. It will also seek to assign the Federal government’s $8.3 million Local Roads & Community Infrastructure Fund phase 2 allocation to the hub.

Seal dead on beach An Australian fur seal was found dead at Point Lonsdale front beach on Wednesday.

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As a new resident and citizen of Australia, I feel very strongly that January 26 should not be celebrated to mark the arrival of colonial masters, and should respect the indigenous people of this country. Surely the answer is to choose a new day, and that this could be September 1 (or near) at the beginning of spring. From this date all peoples could work together in expectation of a new season of growth and fruitfulness. It could be day of unity. Ralph Scott, Ocean Grove

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Neville takes three months’ leave By Luke Voogt Police, Emergency Services and Water Minister Lisa Neville will take three months’ leave after suffering her “worst” episode yet of a chronic auto-immune disease. The Bellarine MP was hospitalised on February 12 after complications from Crohn’s disease, which she has lived with for 32 years. “I remain in hospital currently,” she said in a statement on Saturday. “Over the past few months I had been managing the most recent episode from home, however my condition progressively worsened and required hospitalisation.

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“Many people in the community live with this condition, and to date I have successfully managed the effects of it.

“However the current episode is the worst I have been confronted with.” Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel condition that affects the lining of the digestive tract and can sometimes cause life-threatening complications. Ms Neville had planned to return to work this week but health professionals recommended she needed more time to recover. “The clear advice from my doctors is if I don’t take this period of rest and recovery, I will be faced with major bowel surgery and risk long-term consequences to the quality and length of my life,” she said. Ms Neville spoke of the honour of working

with police and emergency services, along with her love for the Bellarine Peninsula. She thanked health professionals and her cabinet and caucus colleagues for their support. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews described Ms Neville as “highly-valued” and “relentlessly-dedicated”, and extended his best wishes for her recovery. Planning Minister Richard Wynne will take over as acting water minister, while Assistant Treasurer Danny Pearson will take on the police and emergency services portfolios. Upper house member Gayle Tierney MP will act as the duty member for the Bellarine electorate.

Paws for thought Pet adoption day is on March 13 and pet rescue groups such as GAWS and Forever Friends will team up with PETStock to encourage pet adoption. Since 2014 PETStock Assist has been able to rehome 12,000 animals. “It’s about raising awareness for people on how to adopt,” Zara said. “Getting rid of the stereotypes that they are all badly done by. It’s a sustainable choice to find the best fit for the family’s lifestyle as well. “People will be able to come into the store and have a look at all the different animals that the rescue groups will have. “We want to encourage people to adopt rather than going through private sales.” For a list of local PETStock stores hosting a pet adoption day, go to petstock.com.au. Justin Flynn

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March is national pet adoption month and PETstock Ocean Grove is gearing up for its inaugural event. Australians are being asked to ‘adopt different’ this March and adopt a new way of thinking when it comes to rescue pets. They are being urged to reconsider any biases, dismiss unfair stereotypes and make considered, sustainable choices on what pet is truly the best fit for their lifestyle. PETstock Ocean Grove store manager Zara Leslie adopted Charlie when she was working at the Corio store. “I just looked at him and that was enough,” she said. “He had four brothers and they all came into the Corio store I was working for at the time and we had them all day, so we were playing with them and I was like ‘oh I have to get you’.”

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A VIEW to change experiencing disadvantage. “These children were among the hardest hit during school shutdowns, as many didn’t have the right tools they needed to learn from home,” Ms Young said. “It’s been so heartening to see our members’ passionate commitment to supporting better futures for young Australians in need.” VIEW has been raising awareness and funds for The Smith Family for more than 60 years, and is the largest community sponsor of the charity’s Learning for Life sponsorship program. “Joining our VIEW Club is the perfect opportunity to meet regularly with other like-minded women, establish new friendships and help to make life-changing differences to Australian children and their families,” Ms Young said. The Smith Family is calling for people to

sponsor 9486 children who are experiencing disadvantage. Children on The Smith Family’s Learning for Life sponsorship program are provided with wraparound support, which includes financial assistance for essential school supplies, access to out of school tutoring and mentoring programs, and a Smith Family partnership co-ordinator who is on hand to support the child’s specific needs. Those who join the Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club, which hosts monthly lunch meetings for members on the second Wednesday of the month, will support The Smith Family’s work by fundraising to sponsor more children. “We are always looking for women of all backgrounds and ages to join us and look forward to welcoming new faces at our next monthly meeting,” Ms Young said. Details: view.org.au.

Barwon Coast Update NEW PLAYGROUND AT OCEAN GROVE MAIN BEACH

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We are close to finalising the design for a new playground to be built at Ocean Grove Main Beach. Kids rejoice! Mid-2019 we undertook a community engagement process seeking your ideas and concerns on where and how a new playground could be built. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive and provided us with some great ideas. A key theme that emerged was a call for the playground to be designed with a coastal and Wadawurrung cultural focus.

We will soon open a tender to seek a recognised Indigenous artist to provide artistic and graphic design services within a proposed new playground to be located at Ocean Grove Main Beach. The project will be guided by themes and a story developed by the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation. If you would like to be notified when the tender process opens, please email office@barwoncoast.com.au with ‘Playground Tender Notification’ in the email subject header.

Unfortunately, the project experienced a delay due to our team working on COVID related priorities in 2020. The project is now back underway and we aim to shortly release a drawing showcasing the final design and information on how we inegrated your feedback and ideas into the design. Tenders for the construction of the playground will be released shortly with the intention to complete construction by the end of August 2021.

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WHERE CAN I WALK MY DOG? Dog controls are now in force on the Barwon Coast coastal reserve. The controls are designed to protect environmental values such as migratory birds and allow all users to #ShareOurShores whether they enjoy using the beach with or without a dog. All dog walkers must comply with the dog controls. City of Greater Geelong local laws officers enforce these regulations and we provide educational support. A map of the controls can be found at barwoncoast.com.au/domestic-pets If you have concerns or questions please contact us on office@barwoncoast.com.au or phone 5254 1118.

HOODED PLOVERS SET TO FLY Things are looking up for the threatened Hooded Plover bird species. A chick has fledged at 30W as well as at 42W on 13th Beach. Hooray! The chicks are still in this area practising flying and survival skills, so please keep your dogs on leash.

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Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club is seeking women who would like to make connections while making a difference. VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education of Women) offers a network for women to connect in the community, to enjoy social activities and develop lasting friendships, while supporting the work of The Smith Family – providing long-term educational support for Australian children in need. Ocean Grove Day VIEW Club is part of a network of more than 300 clubs and 15,000 women throughout Australia. Despite the challenges of last year, the members were extremely creative when it came to staying connected – while socially distancing, club president Annie Young said. Members organised online fashion parades, face mask sewing bees and Zoom social events, to name a few, all to raise money for children

More than $5 million has been allocated for improvements to some major Bellarine Peninsula roads. The funding will come from the state and federal governments. The Barwon Heads Road and Bluestone School Road intersection improvements project will receive $504,000, while $1,008,000 has been allocated for safety barrier installation on the GeelongPortarlington Road between Point Henry Road and Moolap Station Road. Road safety improvements totalling $1,008,000 will be carried out on the Bellarine Highway and at the Queenscliff intersection, and $2,520,000 has been given for safety improvements on the Portarlington-Queenscliff Road. “This vital funding is not only providing a much-needed boost to local jobs and the economy, it is delivering life-saving upgrades to ensure road users stay safe on our roads,” Victorian senator Sarah Henderson said. The federal government’s funding, which is part of its $2 billion Road Safety Program, is subject to ‘use it or lose it’ provisions, requiring states and territories to use their funds within a time frame, or the funds can be reallocated to projects in other jurisdictions. Assistant Road Safety and Freight Transport Minister Scott Buchholz said the investment in road upgrades would provide a boost to the economy while ensuring Australians can get home sooner and safer. The works are expected to be completed by mid-2022.

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Post office secured for Armstrong Creek I am delighted to announce that after a strong community campaign, Australia Post has confirmed a new post office will open in the Armstrong Creek Town Centre in July. In total, more than 1,700 residents signed our petition for the post office last year.

Tennis star zooms in Flynn Stewart was meant to toss the coin at an Australian Open match, but the statewide five-day COVID-19 lockdown happened at the most inopportune time. Flynn, 8, from Barwon Heads, had some of that disappointment erased when Croatian star Donna Vekic surprised him with a video call. The 24-year-old 28th seed had just won her third-round match against unseeded Estonian Kaia Kanepi. Flynn, who plays with Barwon Heads Tennis Club, asked Vekic what her favourite playing surface was. “I really enjoy playing on grass, so Wimbledon is definitely one of my favourite tournaments,” she answered. “I used to hate clay, now the last couple of years I like it as well, but grass is definitely

special.” Flynn then asked Vekic what she liked about Melbourne. “I like that there’s good coffee everywhere,” she said. “You’re probably too young to drink coffee, but there’s good coffee everywhere. “I’m actually staying close to Albert Park this year and the park is so nice. I’ve been having some runs around the lake and walks so I’ve been really enjoying it. “What I don’t like is the weather. It changes daily.” And while Vekic won a new fan, she was unable to win her fourth-round match against 22nd seed, American Jennifer Brady. Justin Flynn

This is a wonderful resolution. No longer will the residents of Armstrong Creek be forced to wait in long lines at Grovedale or Waurn Ponds to collect their mail. This decision is proof of what is possible when we work together. When we speak up we get outcomes. I would like to thank every member of the Armstrong Creek community who joined with me on this campaign. This is democracy in action! Fit for purpose infrastructure Community groups from across the Bellarine met with Shadow Infrastructure Minister Catherine King and me earlier this month to discuss the growing infrastructure needs across our region.

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An outstanding field Emily Lyons got her inner scarecrow happening in the lead-up to the Great Australian Scarecrow Competition. The inaugural competition attracted 55 entries and organisers are hoping to double that tally this year. The scarecrows will be situated along the fence of Flying Brick Cider Co, Bellarine Highway, Wallington. story: Page 7

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Bumper business By Justin Flynn Businesses across the Bellarine are reporting a bumper high-summer season after struggling through a COVID-19-affected winter. Although the peninsula remains busy throughout summer, the end of January is usually when many holidaymakers return home as schools prepare to reopen. But many local businesses told the Voice they had experienced strong numbers this season, with cooler than average summer temperatures failing to deter tourists from flocking to the region, many for the first time. Lyndsay Sharp of the Sharp Group, which incorporates Flying Brick Cider Co, Leura

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Park Estate, Curlewis Golf Club, Jack Rabbit and Yes Said the Seal, said “the percentage of newcomers to the region is exciting for both our community and local economy”. “So many patrons have let us know they have just moved to the region, have purchased a holiday house down our way or are renting for 12 months to see how they like it with a view to relocating – all are from Melbourne,” she said. “Summer trade has been huge across all venues. Even with density quotients, it’s been a record period and everywhere has been thumping.” Aaron D’Arcy of The Mex in Ocean Grove said even though it had been busy, there were still obstacles.

“The main difference for us has been the restrictions in capacity which have limited the numbers of patrons we can serve at any one time,” he said. “As a result, we’ve had to utilise our bar and beer garden for dine-in customers rather than a traditional bar which has meant more of a reliance on food sales. “With this comes a significant burden on the front of house staff to take orders and serve customers spread more thinly throughout the venue. “It has also placed significant pressure on the kitchen who have had to serve more meals than normal while also navigating the increased demand for takeaways that have come out of

COVID restrictions. “Operating two different business models (dine-in and takeaway) has its own challenges – this has been the biggest hurdle for us as we need both revenue streams to remain profitable. “Previously takeaways were not a large proportion of sales so it was much easier to handle. “In all, it’s been a reasonably hard few weeks for everyone due to the stressful year we had to navigate prior to the commencement of the summer holiday period. “We’ve had to change the way we do business many times and weren’t totally sure how it would all play out over the holiday period.”

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Emily Lyons got her inner scarecrow happening in the lead-up to the Great Australian Scarecrow Competition. The inaugural competition attracted 55 entries and organisers are hoping to double that tally this year. The scarecrows will be situated along the fence of Flying Brick Cider Co, Bellarine Highway, Wallington.

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Recently, I met with a group of travel agents from our region. This group of women are nothing short of remarkable. Since the closure of our borders, they have had virtually no income. They have worked around the clock to ensure their customers receive refunds and assisting them with their travel credits. Without JobKeeper, the clock is now ticking on how long these businesses will be able to remain viable. The Morrison Government must step up and deliver a comprehensive plan to save an industry that is on its knees. It would only take a meeting with the travel agents in our region to know we can’t just rip support away from our hard-hit tourism industry. Corangamite to play host In coming weeks, we will host visits from senior members of the Labor Party as we plan the best way to rebuild after COVID.

It was clear from the meeting that a real focus for our community is sustainable projects – be it pressure that comes from population growth, appropriate development, transportation, connectivity, or coastal management.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese, Shadow Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen and Shadow Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services Clare O’Neil are a few of my colleagues who will soon be here in Corangamite.

If regional Australia is going to be a driving force of our economic recovery from the pandemic, it’s important we listen and use this time to ensure we leave a legacy for the generations to come.

If you would like to be kept informed of future visits and how you can get involved, head to libby.lc/visits. You can keep up to date by following me on social media.

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Barwon Heads youngster Flynn Stewart got to chat with Croation tennis star Donna Vekic.

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Stormwater stories shared Residents and business owners are being encouraged to share their experiences of stormwater problems in the Ocean Grove area. City of Greater Geelong is seeking the feedback as part of a detailed study being developed for the area. Residents, along with business and property owners, are encouraged to submit photos, records and descriptions of their experiences of stormwater issues in the Ocean Grove Catchment area, which covers about 41 square kilometres and includes Ocean Grove, Wallington, Marcus Hill and parts of Point Lonsdale. Information submitted to the Ocean Grove

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Stormwater Study will help the city and other relevant authorities to better understand flood, stormwater quality and water security risks in the region, CoGG said. This will inform recommendations for infrastructure planning, emergency response, community preparedness and improvements in land use. Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher

said the development of the stormwater study is important for the future resilience and liveability of the region. “The Ocean Grove Stormwater Study, along with our Stormwater Services Strategy, will play a key role in the growth, health and liveability of the region by adapting and future-proofing our stormwater services for the benefit of the community for years to come,” Cr Asher said. “This sort of action is part of our environmental sustainability planning and I encourage the Ocean Grove, Wallington, Marcus Hill and Point Lonsdale communities to contribute to the study so that we can better understand, manage and respond to risks and

opportunities in the area. “Your personal recollections of stormwater events including the impact on your property or surrounding area will help to ensure that we have a detailed picture of stormwater issues in this area. So think back to when you’ve seen high water or suffered the inconvenience of floodwater damage.” The study was identified as a high priority in the City’s Stormwater Services Strategy 2020-30 and is expected to be completed in December 2021. Community feedback can be submitted until Tuesday, March 23 via the Have Your Say page at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/OGFS.

Community bowls is back Ocean Grove Bowling Club’s much-loved Community Bowls is on again. Held every Monday during March, the 21st annual tournament is a chance for businesses across the region to get together for a social game of lawn bowls. The tournament starts at 6pm on March 1 and continues for the following three Mondays. Teams consist of four players (male, female or mixed) and cannot contain an experienced bowler. More commonly known as Barefoot Bowls, Community Bowls pits novice bowlers against each other in a bid to bring local businesses together over a game of friendly bowls. The cost per team is $80 ($20 per person) which includes a meal at the end of play and a ticket in the raffle.

There is room for only 28 entries. Email bowlscoach@ogbc.com.au for more information. Last year’s winners were Barwon Heads Tennis Club while Ocean Grove Badminton Club took the honours in 2019. The winning team will receive individual trophies donated by the Voice. For more information contact John McConville on 0407 096 811.

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Wedge-tailed eagle sightings delight

I was lucky to have a week at Apollo Bay before lockdown. It was lovely to explore parts of the Great Otway National Park, which is a treasure that is luckily not far from our doorstep. The highlights of Apollo Bay were many. I tried extremely hard to spot a male pink or rose robin around the rainforest areas, to no avail. I saw two separate flocks of white-throated needletails, which are nonbreeding migrants to Australia from Northern Asia. White-throated needletails are small swifts (20cm in length), and are seen in Australia mostly during summer. They are dark grey, with white markings on the throat and undertail, and long and pointed wings. These birds are most often seen when storms are approaching, as they usually feed on insects in rising thermal currents associated with storm fronts and bushfires. Surprisingly, I saw them on a clear, cool, still day. I also spent way too much time standing on Mariners Lookout above Apollo Bay photographing three wedge-tailed eagles that flew around the lookout a few times a day. These magnificent birds came so close to me I could almost touch them, and my 600 photos were slightly disappointing, as I think I was so amazed at being so close to one of my favourite birds. On the subject of wedge-tailed eagles, I received an email from local bird expert Tom Fletcher, who went to Aldi at Kingston Village to do a spot of shopping and was fortunate to be entertained by three wedge-tailed eagles that were circling quite low in the paddock nearby. Eventually, after about 30 minutes, the birds 10 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 26 February, 2021

Main: Jen’s wedge-tailed eagle at Apollo Bay. Above: Kevin’s Cape Barren goose (top); Jen’s white-throated needletail at Apollo Bay; Ian’s friendly seagull.

drifted over to the nature reserve then slowly northward. Why doesn’t this happen to me when I go to at Aldi, Tom? I received an email from Susanne, who lives in Wallington. She had an extremely exciting visitor to her henhouse, namely a grey goshawk (white morph). The goshawk was surveying the chook house, most likely looking for a trapped dove, which Susanne has found carcass evidence of in the past. The chooks were not happy and

were making quite a racket. The grey goshawk is a bird of prey with two colour forms or morphs. The grey morph has a grey head and upperparts, with white underparts barred grey on the chest, and a grey and white barred tail. The white morph is pure white all over and is seen in north-western Australia and coastal Victoria and is the only form found in Tasmania. I received an email from Ian, who spotted a

juvenile silver gull at Point Lonsdale that was extremely friendly. The gull landed right next to Ian and they had a chat for a while. I suspect that the gull was after Ian’s morning tea. I also received an email from Kevin, who had a lovely morning at Serendip Sanctuary at Lara, despite the threat of wind and thunderstorms. Kevin spotted at least 19 emus in one paddock, countless magpie geese in a pond and numerous other birds, including black-fronted dotterel, Cape Barren geese and a pied stilt.

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Out and about Cooler weather did not stop locals fishing, walking or even having a swim near Barwon Heads bridge on Monday. Rebecca Hosking was there to capture it all.

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The closest thing to PT, without the price tag Get ready Ocean Grovers because the fabulous town is about to get a fitness training studio that will have everyone talking. Why? Because Body Fit Training (BFT), set to launch early March, uses techniques, proven by science, that reduce fat and create lean muscle – but that’s just the start. The trio who owns and operates the studio could hardly be described as “average”. There’s Meg Hutchins, a former AFLW Collingwood player, an elite rower, and a personal trainer. Then there’s Stephanie Carroll, a former VFLW Hawthorn player and a physiotherapist for 12 years. Stephanie’s brother, Jacob Carroll, is an elite-level sports scientist and was studio manager at BFT in Melbourne, the place where the boffin, athletes and health/fitness nuts got together and first formulated plans for their own studio right here. Having been immersed themselves in the BFT techniques (Australia’s newest and most advanced group training methodology) and seen the results, they knew they were onto a proven winner. The other thing they all agreed on was that their business was to be intensely people focused.

contract, will provide unlimited access to all BFT studios across the globe, meaning never having to miss a training session. “No matter your age, ability or any other variable, we want everyone to enjoy their hour a day with the BFT community, feel at home and work hard to achieve their results with like-minded people,” says Jacob. “We have members aged from 19 to 65 years old at the moment. “We take a holistic approach to movement and long-term sustainable health goals. This is where Steph’s physiotherapy background comes in handy, having already completed assessments on members with niggles and injuries, to get them rehabbed prior to launch.”

BFT coaches “Our coaches are the lifeblood of our community and will be in charge of guiding members to their full potential. “We couldn’t be more proud of the team we have carefully selected, and some of these names locals may even know already: Prue Harvey, Kristie-Lee Drake, Olivia Purcell and Ella Squires.”

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“Potential members have one last opportunity to secure a foundation membership. These offer incredible savings on a standard membership that’s already great value. If you’d like to find out more about a foundation membership rate and the added bonuses, make sure you get in touch before we open!” Body Fit Training, 6/2-5 Sykes Place, Ocean Grove. Opens 5am-8pm Monday-Friday; and 6am-noon Saturday. Inquiries: 0491 644 889 or www.bodyfittraining.com/club/ocean-grove/

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With a variety of 50-minute training sessions, overseen by qualified and experienced coaches, BFT offers the closest thing to personal training in a group setting – without the PT price tag. Providing the ultimate flexibility, seven sessions are spread across the day: 5.15am; 6.15am; 7.15am; 9.20am; 12pm; 5.30pm; and 6.30pm – with others possibly added as demand increases. Jacob says they believe in making access to exercise easy, as well as being fun. “That’s why a membership, with no lock-in

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Live theatre a labour of love A Geelong mother and daughter are set to star in a World War I remake of a “lost” Shakespeare play, as local theatre groups slowly return to the stage. Hamlyn Heights actress Melissa Musselwhite plays three characters in Skin Of Our Teeth Productions’ Love’s Labour’s Won alongside daughter Rose, who has the lead role. “I’m trying to work on three different accents,” she told the Independent. Musselwhite has performed onstage for 40-plus years, including 30 in Geelong, and has been with Skin Of Our Teeth since its inception. Rose followed her mother into local theatre beginning with an odd role in Geelong Repertory Theatre’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace about a decade ago. “Probably the first show was when she was 14 – she played a dead body that got carried onstage over someone’s shoulder,” her mother recalled amusedly. “I think because she was little and light, that was what worked. “I remember saying to her, ‘if we’re really lucky we might get to perform a show together one day’. “And we’ve since done eight or nine together.” Rose will certainly be more animated in Love’s Labour’s Won playing at Waurn Ponds Hall for nine shows beginning on March 5. Love’s Labour’s Won is a lost play attributed by contemporaries to William Shakespeare, written before 1598 and published by 1603, though no known copies have survived. The play has been set in World War I previously, but director Emma Watson has made this version her own, according to Mussewhite. “It’s going to be quite fresh, bright and new to people,” she said. “Emma has had this in the works for a long time. I think it’s very exciting for her to finally

see it onstage – fingers crossed – next week.” The group returned to rehearsals recently after more than a year absent from the stage due to COVID-19. “I was actually feeling a little bit anxious about committing again to rehearsals,” Musselwhite admitted. “But the first rehearsal back, the anxiety just flew away and I realised I was back in my happy place. “And everyone else agreed. It’s a good place to be in.” Musselwhite most looked forward to her role as the padre, who “helps love win” when “things go awry”. She was thrilled to be part of one of the first local community theatre groups to return to the stage. “It’s a little bit of a risk but Christine Davey, who runs the company, has looked into every detail of what needs to happen,” she said. “Audiences can rely on the company to keep them safe and not to perform if it’s not safe.” The return of community theatre would be “absolutely” beneficial to the mental health of local actors, she said. “Most people I know who are involved in theatre always feel better after a rehearsal. “Or they release some emotions onstage that they never knew they needed to release. “It’s extremely important. It’s like having a second job for a lot of people. “It’s a job you don’t get paid for but it becomes a part of your life. It’s almost an addiction. “It keeps your brain active and it’s good for memory too. “It’s just a great vibe when you’re at the theatre it all comes together. “It’s that feeling of a group of people doing a great thing together that others get to enjoy.” Details: skinofourteeth.com Luke Voogt

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PUZZLES No. 017

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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9-LETTER WORD Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list? The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural words ending in “s”.

Today’s Aim: 23 words: Good 34 words: Very good

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QUICK QUIZ

What is Australia’s largest inland city?

The flag of which country features a green cedar tree?

Which 2008 novel is written from the perspective of 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen?

Which English pop group was formed in 1979 by Sara Dallin, Siobhan Fahey and Keren Woodward?

Which famous children’s book by writer and illustrator Maurice Sendak was first published in 1963?

What is the smallest planet in the solar system?

Which chemical element has the symbol Hg and atomic number 80?

NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

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5. Which fellow Aussie did Ash Barty defeat in the second round of the 2021 Australian Open?

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MOTOR

Heading in the right direction

By Alistair Kennedy, Marque Motoring Jeep Compass has been on sale on-and-off in Australia since 2007 when the iconic American company finally realised that 4WD lookalikes, then being called SUVs, were becoming increasing popular and often being bought in place of conventional passenger cars. Shortly after its launch, Compass was joined by a second compact Jeep SUV called Patriot. Its more rugged looks proved more appealing than the softer Compass which quietly slipped from the Australian import list at the end of 2009. Compass returned in 2012 and now has the compact Jeep SUV field to itself following the withdrawal of Patriot in late 2017 when the current, third-generation version was launched. The latest update, in January 2020, saw a couple of name changes with the previous entry-level Sport now called Night Eagle and the higher-spec Longitude now S-Limited. The four-model range is completed with the Limited and Trailhawk variants.

Engines / tranmissions Night Eagle, Limited and S-Limited are powered by 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol with outputs of 129 kW and 229 Nm. Trailhawk uses a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel with slightly less power (125 kW) but significantly more (350 Nm) of torque. Night Eagle is front-wheel drive with a six-speed automatic transmission while the other three variants are driven by all four wheels with nine-speed auto. Jeep, in line with its more serious off-road credential, tags the Trailhawk as a 4x4 rather than AWD. Off-road credentials with Trailhawk include raised ride height and steeper approach, ramp-over and departure angles. Traction in Trailhawk is through the Jeep Active Drive Low 4WD system, with Rock mode added to its Selec-Terrain control.

Styling With so many of its competitors going for sweeping lines and angles it is refreshing to see that, in true Jeep fashion, Compass sticks closer to the utility part of the SUV name. A non-negotiable feature of all Jeep designs is the seven-slot grille. The much smaller version in Compass works really well with the wide

AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Compass Night Eagle 2.4-litre petrol FWD: $36,950 Compass Limited 2.4-litre petrol AWD: $42,950 Compass S-Limited 2.4-litre petrol AWD: $45,950 Compass Trailhawk 2.0-litre turbo-diesel 4WD: $49,450

Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Jeep dealer for drive-away prices. Jeep Compass Night Eagle is an attractive and capable small SUV. (Pictures: Supplied)

stance of this latest version. In profile, Compass styling looks very much like a smaller version of its larger Cherokee and Grand Cherokee siblings. The Night Eagle which we tested comes standard with an attractive black painted roof and black 18-inch alloy wheels as well as an optional ($1950) dual-pane panoramic sunroof.

Interior There’s a feeling of quality inside the Compass that wasn’t always there. The cabin feels airy and light too which is often difficult to accomplish in a SUV of this size. Front headroom is good despite the optional sunroof in our test car and there’s space in the back to seat a couple of relatively tall adults. There are air vents and USB ports in the rear. Storage space is pretty good. There’s no flat area between the front seats although there is a convenient phone-size alcove at the bottom of the dashboard. There’s also a useful storage box under the front passenger seat which can be accessed by tumbling the base of the seat forward. Perfect for keeping prying outside eyes away from secure items. The 438-litre is one of the biggest in the class and is well shaped with space for a couple of decent-sized suitcases.

Additional features across the range now include autonomous emergency warning and braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic detection, reversing camera, tyre pressure monitoring, trailer sway control, rear parking sensors, hill hold control and two Isofix child seat mountings. The Limited and S-Limited variants add all-wheel drive, front and rear parking sensors, parallel and perpendicular park assist, automatic high beam, adaptive cruise control and disconnecting rear axle. The off-road focused Trailhawk uses an enhanced 4x4 system, off-road suspension, hill descent control, tow hooks and underbody skid plates. It also gets a full-size spare wheel; the other variants have space savers.

Infotainment All models use the Jeep Uconnect system displayed on an 8.4-inch touchscreen monitor with satellite navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard in all models. Apart from the usual phone and audio features Bluetooth provides integrated voice control commands. Compass Night Eagle gets a six-speaker audio system, the higher spec models step up to a premium BeatsAudio nine-speaker package that includes a subwoofer.

Safety Jeep Compass gets the now-expected five-start ANCAP rating starting with seven airbags, including one for the driver’s knees, enhanced ABS brakes and stability program.

Driving Getting into and out of Compass isn’t difficult and, unlike some of its small SUV rivals in this small SUV market the front seats are large,

comfortable and with low but supportive bolsters. They proved ideal for a couple of relaxing longish trips that we made. Although there is keyless entry, start-up is through the rare nowadays key-in-ignition method, something that we actually still prefer. There’s excellent visibility in all directions, helped rearwards by a lower headrest in the centre seat. Although nothing exciting, the 2.4-litre petrol engine is more than adequate around town and for motorway cruising. Out on the rural terrain it needed plenty of revs to climb steepish hills and any fast overtaking needed a fair but of preparation. There’s a nice balance between handling and ride comfort and it settled quickly after hitting the occasional pothole. Steering is predictable and responsive. Factory-tested fuel consumption is listed at 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres. We averaged 9.4 L/100 km during our test.

Summing up Jeep Compass is a small SUV with big promise. More than just a far cry from the vehicle it is replacing, its all-round performance and much improved interior makes for a classy act. In an important step forward for those potential buyers concerned about Jeep reliability the company now provides a five-year standard warranty although, disappointingly, the warranty distance remains at 100,000 km warranty. 25 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 26 February, 2021

SPORT

Ocean Grove back in top four Ocean Grove stormed back into the top four of the Geelong Bowls Region Pennant competition with a thumping win against Bell Post Hill. With three games remaining before finals, Grove faces teams outside the top four and should do enough to qualify. The 116 to 46 thrashing on Saturday was a statement to the rest of the competition with all four rinks winning. The biggest win of the day came from Matt Flapper’s rink of Rod Brehaut, Terence Brady and Tony Joel – a 35 to 7 domination. Brad Pavey’s rink of Craig Rippon, Ken Thomas and Mark Featherston enjoyed a hefty 30 to 7 win. Both of Ocean Grove’s Division 1 sides tasted success. Grove 2 sits in second spot on the ladder after a 12-shot win against Clifton Springs. Michael

Allen skipped his rink of Chris Lapham, Craig Pavey and Garry Bowyer to a 23 to 12 triumph. Grove 3 remained in the hunt for a finals spot by beating St Leonards 85 to 72. Shane Thorley, Jenny Keep, Rodney Swan and Trevor Turnley led the way with a 30-14 win. Ocean Grove suffered an upset loss to Torquay in Division 3. Grove is still well placed inside the top four, although the 60 to 84 loss means it will need to win one game in the final three rounds to be sure of a finals spot. The Division 5 side is unbeaten and on top of the table following a 70 to 63 win against third-placed Geelong RSL. Maureen Harris, Dan Goodall, Peter Uthmeyer and William Ryan had a 19-10 win, which proved the difference. Grove also remains unbeaten in Division 6.

A 101 to 49 smashing of Belmont was a total team performance although Peter Snell (30-10) and Reg Hungerford (25-8) skipped their rinks to huge wins. Ocean Grove lost a thriller to St Leonards in Division 7. The 59 to 61 loss means Grove will have to win all of their remaining games to have a chance of playing finals. Jack Verloop, Robin Brache, Marene Turnley and Pauline Almond enjoyed success on the day. Grove’s Division 9 loss to Eastern Park was a setback in its quest for finals. The 30 to 46 loss meant any slip ups from here will result in the side finishing in the bottom half of the ladder. Leopold inflicted a 56 to 27 loss to Grove in Division 10. Justin Flynn

Barwon Heads Triathlon is on this Sunday. (Triathlon Victoria)

Triathlon returns The Barwon Heads Triathlon, one of the most popular destination races on the Victorian multisport calendar, returns to the Bellarine Peninsula on Sunday for the sixth consecutive year and will showcase some of Australia’s top age-group triathletes. Event director Lincoln Beckworth, from SW Events, is both relieved and excited to see the event run after an unprecedented 12 months for community sporting events, followed by the state government’s recently imposed five-day lockdown. “It’s been a very anxious time,” Beckworth said. “We’re just grateful to be in a position where we can race, to be honest. “We already had a large number of competitors signed up for this year and with the state back in lockdown last week, we thought a contingency plan might be required. 26 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 26 February, 2021

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We’re just grateful to be in a position where we can race - Lincoln Beckworth

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Fortunately, it wasn’t, and it’s back to business. “We have health and safety measures in place as per the government’s regulations to ensure the safest possible event for our competitors.” The event will see rolling swim starts of five athletes entering the water every five seconds to spread the field out and event entry numbers this year have also been capped. The spectator-free event will see athletes arrive, race and leave. With close to 700 competitors, including about 300 first-timers, the field consists of Torquay’s Adam Conquest who will return to defend his 2020 title.

Also racing this year is the 2016 Snowy Mountains ITU Cross Triathlon World Champion, Craig Davis. Davis, who is originally from Colac, overcame injury in 2015 to win his third world silver medal at ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Chicago in Chicago. The Barwon Heads Triathlon is an event for anyone and attracts all levels of fitness and abilities. Athletes will start on the sand next to the Ozone Jetty for the swim. The bike course will take riders along Thirteenth Beach Road, and the run leg is over the Barwon Heads footbridge, with the turnaround mark at two kilometres. The Barwon Heads Triathlon is on Sunday, February 28. The first wave is 8.20am. For all event information, visit www. barwonheadstri.com.au

Outer harbour holding plenty of snapper ON THE BITE Peri Stavropoulos The fishing this past week has been very productive for anglers fishing right along the region, with everyone keen to wet a line after the short circuit-breaker lockdown. Inside the bay has still been fishing quite well for a whole host of species including pinkie snapper, King George whiting and calamari. Pinkie snapper have been right through the outer harbour and on both sides of the channel producing plenty of fish. Casting soft plastics has been very effective in landing large hauls of fish, with some models getting over 4kg in size. Bait fishing should account for a few fish too but soft plastics just seems to be the go at the moment. Calamari are still showing up in good numbers in close to Clifton Springs and around the boat ramp. At times it can be quite the mission to find where they are holding but when you find them you should just keep plucking them from the pack. Whiting still remain a popular target species around Clifton Springs. Like the squid, there is a bit of searching at times but when you do find them, the fishing can be red hot. Around the corner towards St Leonards has been a little more consistent with the whiting bite, with a bit less moving required to locate where they are holding. The Rip has really fired up this week with kingfish reports coming in crazy! Jigging has been the most popular technique with jigs weighing between 150 – 250 grams being ideal. As for colour, they don’t seem to be super fussy but having a variety of colours and weights does pay. Dropping live baits down has been working very well too and live squid is definitely the go, just crank it off the bottom a bit to keep it away from the wrasse and stop getting snagged. The tuna off Ocean Grove are showing no sign of slowing down with plenty of good reports still coming through. Trolling small skirted lures has been working very well for a large percentage of boats. The back of the foul grounds towards Torquay in 50m of water has been holding tonnes of fish but the trick is just to get them to bite. Casting surface lures into the school during the day has been working very well, with poppers seeming to be very effective.

Peri Stavropoulos with a tuna off Ocean Grove. (Supplied)

SPORT Collendina playing for pride in final round Collendina has only pride to play for in the final round of A1 Grade tomorrow. The Cobras’ slim finals hopes were dashed as they were beaten by rivals Ocean Grove in the penultimate round. Spinner Jacob Gasier continued his stellar season with a four-wicket haul although Collendina had to chase 182 for victory. Gasier has been a shining light for the Snakes this season and on Saturday he showed why he is one of the most improved players in the competition. Gasier has 23 wickets this season

at 15.17. Justin Miller also grabbed two wickets in his first A Grade game of the season. Miller backed it up with the bat, making 25 with Matt Davies (29) and Nathan Walter (28) trying hard, but a final score of 155 couldn’t quite get the job done. Collendina’s B2 Grade side looks likely to miss the finals after losing to Inverleigh. Collendina must beat top side Armstrong Creek by a hefty amount tomorrow and hope Portarlington thrashes Winchelsea. Even then,

the percentage gap might be too much. Dean Britt and Nick Gibbon took five wickets between them, but Inverleigh still managed to score a competitive 8/176. In reply, the Cobras were no match, slumping to 102 all out, although Chris Thompson fought hard for 41. Matt Gibbon and Peter Mohr combined for a 163-run opening stand in C Grade against Barwon Heads. Gibbon made a stunning 107 while Mohr hit 46 in the Cobras’ total of 5/234. Barwon Heads replied with 195 with Shannon

Monaghan starring with a well made 73. Baxter Stephensen took three wickets for the Snakes. Collendina suffered a loss in D Grade when Barwon Heads inflicted a seven-wicket loss. Mark Fletcher (44) and Gavin Berry (37) were the mainstays of Collendina’s innings of 7/127. The third-placed Gulls made light work of the target, knocking off the runs in 26 overs with Rob Mackie (41 retired) and young gun Harry Hyland (25 retired) the stars. Justin Flynn

Ocean Grove still in finals mix LOCAL CRICKET Justin Flynn Ocean Grove’s A1 Grade finals hopes are still alive after a spirited win against cross-town rivals Collendina. Grove will play finals if it beats relegation-bound Barwon Heads in the final round tomorrow and Jan Juc loses to Collendina or Queenscliff loses to St Leonards. If both teams lose and Grove wins, it will finish third and avoid undefeated Anglesea in a semi-final. A third-placed finish would be Grove’s preference. Avoiding red-hot premiership fancy Anglesea would be a major bonus. It would mean a match-up against Barrabool, which has clearly been the second-best side this season, but the Bulls suffered an unexpected loss to a vastly improved St Leonards on Saturday. Grove batted first against the Cobras with Shaun Fankhauser making a sparkling 56 while Pat McKenna (28) and Mick Thornton (29) played well. A final score of 8/181 was a reward for some intelligent batting. Dina made a great attempt at the run chase, but youngster Fletcher Keck stepped in to take four valuable wickets while paceman Lindon Giuffrida and skipper Paul Jubber each chimed in with two. The Cobras were all out for 156 and their season is now over, but they can do their bitter rivals a favour tomorrow by beating Jan Juc. In B1 Grade, Ocean Grove sits in fourth spot going into the final round, needing only to win to play finals. The Grubbers are three points in front of Barwon heads and the two teams meet each other in the final round. The winner will play finals. The loser will miss out. Grove disposed of sixth-placed Drysdale in convincing fashion, giving it confidence going into the do or die final-round match. Youngster Bailey Le Maistre made a fine 29 at No. 10 and featured in a 39-run last wicket stand with fellow young gun Flynn Hardiman (12). Earlier, Nathan Down (30) and David Turner (25) made sure Grove got to a respectable total. Needing 172 for victory, Drysdale fell well short with Ben Hughes (4/32), Le Maistre (2/7) and Hardiman (2/25) getting the job done. Ocean Grove has virtually guaranteed itself a home final in C Grade after wiping St Leonards off the park. Grove looks likely to finish in second spot as its batsmen enjoyed the chance to bat a full 40 overs. Craig Byron made a fine 80 as the Grubbers made a commanding 7/298. Zack Carmody (47), Ben Hanson (41) and Matt Bellingham (41) also joined in on the run fest. St Leonards started the chase well with Luke Roberts (30) and Ash Harvey (29) getting the side off to a bright start, but the total was too much and they fell for 135 with off-spinner Troy Wiseman taking three wickets. Ocean Grove was forced to forfeit its D Grade clash against Newcomb.

Top: Ben Hanson took the new ball with his left-arm wrist spinners. Centre: Oliver Corby showed promise for the Grubbers; Craig Byron had a good day with 80 and a couple of wickets. Above: Luke Roberts in action for the Saints while Grove skipper Greg Scarpa keeps wicket. (Pictures: Justin Flynn) 27 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 26 February, 2021

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