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Youths’ bike track plea By Justin Flynn A group of Barwon Heads students are pleading with the City of Greater Geelong to construct a bike track in the town. The group of about 15 locals, ranging in age from eight to 13, presented their case at last week’s council meeting and have a petition that has attracted more than 250 signatures. Freddie Imhoff, 13, said the youngsters decided they would rather pursue the request using the proper channels than continue to build their own jumps and ramps at various places around Barwon Heads. “We’ve been building bike jumps all around Barwon Heads, down to the river and back up to Village Park,” he said.

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“We tried building some stuff with dirt and some wood and then it ended up getting really sandy and we didn’t have anywhere to go. Lots of kids were falling over on the sand and it was really slippery. “Now we are trying to get a bike path running. A community track where kids can come and have fun on their bikes and hit jumps.” Freddie spoke to council at its Highton meeting on April 27 and mayor Stephanie Asher met with the group in the town this week to discuss options. “She [Cr Asher] loves this idea and we really want to go ahead with it as a plan because we’ve been wanting to do this for years and it’s a big dream of ours,” Freddie said. “We’ve had a really good response. They [council] were really impressed about the idea.” The group’s preferred location is at Village Park, behind the playground known as ‘Pirate Park’. “There is quite a bit of space that people don’t seem to be using,” Freddie said. “It’s close to the skate park. All the kids want it to go ahead and all the adults want it to go ahead instead of kids being stuck at home on their screens rather than being outside on their

Freddie Imhoff and his friends are campaigning for a bike track in Barwon Heads. (Justin Flynn)

bike and hitting jumps.” Freddie’s mother, Georgie, said the parents of the children were right behind the idea. Cr Asher commended the group on their initiative to talk to council in-person. “We were impressed to see Freddie and his friends make the effort to come to our council meeting in Highton and speak to the councillors so confidently,” she said.

“It was great to catch up with them again in Barwon Heads this week. It’s really positive to see young people taking an interest in the future of their town and advocating for improved facilities. “I’ve encouraged the boys to have their say on the draft Village Park Master Plan, to make it clear that they’d like to see the proposed bike track included in the final plan and that they’re

keen to be involved in the design.” One of the recommended actions in the draft plan is to: “Develop a designated bike discovery area in partnership with the community to support the creation, use and maintenance of a safe and challenging bike experience for kids in the area north of the playspace.” Feedback is open until June 11 at yoursay. geelongaustralia.com.au.

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Green light for pool plan City of Greater Geelong has endorsed concept plans for a new 50-metre outdoor pool for the north Bellarine in its draft 2021-22 budget. Council allocated $1.5 million for the facility in 2021-22, with a further $2.75 million projected in forward planning for 2022-23. Currently north Bellarine residents must travel to Geelong if they want to access an Olympic-sized pool. Rachel Evans from Portarlington said her three children all swim competitively and it takes 45 minutes to drive to their swim school in Bell Post Hill. “The closest pool to us is in Ocean Grove and it’s operating at capacity,” she said. “We might drive to Geelong and it takes 45 minutes to get there. It’s another 45 minutes home, so you’re driving as much as you are swimming. “It’s not an attractive option. You can see why people don’t swim anymore.” Ms Evans’ daughter Millie recently came fifth in the butterfly in the State Primary Championships. Millie gets up an hour before her teammates to be driven to swimming. She showers and dresses at the pool and eats breakfast in the car while her teammates go home before school. She waits in the car after school for up to two and a half hours for squad lane space to be available at an overcrowded local pool. She does her homework and eats dinner in the dark in the car before she swims. Sometimes she waits to do all of that until she gets home at 9pm from swimming because there is no lane space available at an earlier time. Ms Evans said despite claims that there aren’t enough competitive swimmers on the north Bellarine to warrant a 50-metre pool, the

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facility would be put to good use. “Schools could use it, the surf club could use it for training and elderly people can use it … people from Ocean Grove and Barwon Heads could use it,” she said. “A 50-metre pool would benefit the whole community.” Council’s endorsed concept plans for the

facility at the Drysdale Sporting Precinct show the location of the pool, change rooms and kiosk, seating, lawns and perimeter trees, car parking and other supporting buildings. The pool and supporting facilities have been estimated at $15.5 million to deliver, however the actual cost won’t be known until a tender for construction has been awarded.

BreastScreen Victoria’s mobile van will visit Ocean Grove, offering free breast screening from Monday, May 17 to Friday, May 28. It is recommended those aged between 50 and 74 have a breast screen every two years. A breast screen can find cancer long before it can be seen or felt. All breast screens are with a female radiographer in a safe and friendly environment. A doctor’s referral or Medicare card are not required, and screens only take 10 minutes. BreastScreen Victoria chief executive Terri Smith is encouraging anyone eligible from Ocean Grove and surrounds to take advantage of the van’s visit. “This visit to Ocean Grove has been organised to make sure women in this part of Victoria have access to a potentially life-saving mammogram,” she said. “The vans use the highest quality digital radiography machines to ensure that women receive the best service, regardless of their location.” The van will be located at Shell Road Pavillion, Ocean Grove. Appointments an be made online at breastscreen.org.au or by calling 13 20 50.

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First home buyers on Curlewis’ Tivoli Drive are so frustrated with the road’s lack of safety, they are selling up, according to Corangamite MP Libby Coker. Ms Coker said since the opening of Tivoli Drive to Portarlington Road, residents have had to contend with hooning, speeding, heavy vehicles crashing over temporary speed humps and limited on-street parking. She said one resident’s long-awaited first home purchase had turned into a “heartbreaking experience”, forcing them to consider selling their home. Ms Coker has called on the City of Greater Geelong to allocate funding in the 2021-22 budget to bring forward a planned upgrade to Tivoli Drive. “It’s an accident waiting to happen, but the council says they cannot fix it for another five years,” she said. “The first responsibility of government at any level is to protect the safety of the people but Tivoli Drive is just not safe. “Council needs to take responsibility for it. It must fund the widening of this road.” City of Greater Geelong director city services Guy Wilson-Browne said council had already implemented a number of measures to improve the maligned road. He said the measures included reducing the speed limit from 60km/h to 50km/h from Portarlington Road to Stanley Avenue, linemarking and warning signs at the crossroads of Applebay Street with Tivoli/

Greenvale Drive, introduction of parking restrictions on the west side of Tivoli Drive and near the intersection of Stanley Avenue, and the introduction of speed humps. He said council had also upgraded the Coriyule Road, Appleby Street and Tivoli/ Greenvale Drive intersection with splitter islands to slow down turning traffic, and had asked Victoria Police to monitor driver behaviour. Heavy vehicles accessing the local shopping centre and nearby developments have also been asked to find an alternate route to reduce truck movements on Tivoli/Greenvale Drive. “Tivoli Drive, as constructed, meets required standards and is adequate to provide for the current traffic,” Mr Wilson-Browne said. “The current design of Tivoli Drive is part of stage 1 Jetty Road Urban Growth Plan. The road will be duplicated by the developer on their land as part of stage 2 of the plan. “Staging of infrastructure and services is common in new developments. Some roads and services are constructed to cater for residents who move into the area early, while other works occur at later stages of development to accommodate future residents.” Mr Wilson-Browne said it is anticipated that a planning scheme amendment application for stage 2 Jetty Road Urban Growth Plan will be submitted to council in 2021. “The planning scheme amendment process for stage 2 will inform the future design of Tivoli Drive and Greenvale Drive,” he said. “The amendment process includes public exhibition.”

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Budget delivers for Bellarine Cr Stephanie Asher There are so many things we could talk about when it comes to the council’s draft budget. A reduced deficit in 2021-22 with a return to surplus in 2022-23, our lowest average rates rise on record, our highest ever investment in community facilities and infrastructure, and further targeted initiatives to support our COVID-19 recovery. But I’ll use this column to give you a snapshot of funded Bellarine projects – particularly those that will be of interest to the Ocean Grove community. The north Bellarine outdoor 50-metre pool is very exciting, given it is just a short drive to the Drysdale Sporting Precinct where it will be located. We’ve allocated $4.25 million over the next two years, which would take the council’s contribution to $5.15 million. This adds to the federal government’s $10 million and means this long-awaited facility is now getting very close to reality. A 50-metre pool is badly needed on the Bellarine to help develop strong, surf-ready swimmers, and allow for full scale training and competition. The pool will be heated and operate year-round. We’ve also included $835,000 over two years to build kerb and channel and seal the car park at Ocean Grove Lookout Reserve, $220,000 to install portable change facilities at Oakdene Oval on Devlins Road, and $100,000 for a new bike track in the town.

Briefs Your move Ocean Grove Chess Group has moved to new premises at the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens Club, 101 The Terrace, Ocean Grove. The chess group meets every Tuesday at 1.30pm. The premises are fully wheelchair accessible. The club provides all the necessary equipment. Contact Ralph on 0431 458 100 or Stan on 0419 300 826 for further details.

Parrots set free Orange-bellied parrots were released from Lake Connewarre last week as part of a bid to save the species from extinction in the wild. The release is part of the Mainland Release Trial, which aims to establish flocks of released parrots in suitable habitats in Victoria, to attract migrating birds to these sites and provide those birds a better chance of surviving the autumn and winter period. Stephanie Asher. (Supplied)

Slightly further afield, we’re planning an $8.66 million investment over four years to build the new Drysdale library, along with major upgrades of Portarlington Recreation Reserve, St Leonards Cricket Club, Grinter Reserve in Newcomb and FC Leopold’s pavilion at Estuary estate. Plus there’s a big $5.35 million investment over four years to build shared trails that will create improved cycling, walking and running connections. In line with our Shared Trails Master Plan, this will have a strong focus on the Bellarine. These are just some highlights. You can read the full budget and share your thoughts at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au.

Have your say City of Greater Geelong councillors will hold a series of pop-up listening posts to discuss any aspects of its 2021-22 draft budget. Councillors will be in Ocean Grove (outside Coles on The Terrace from 9-10am) on Saturday, May 15; Portarlington (Newcombe Street outside the newsagency from 10.30-11.30am) and Drysdale (High Street outside the Uniting Church from noon to 1pm). FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: oceangrovevoice.com.au Ocean Grove Voice @OceanGroveVoice

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State cans Bells Beach walkway By Luke Voogt A controversial proposed elevated walkway at Bells Beach has been rejected in a move praised by local community groups. Environment Minister Lily D’Ambrosio on Wednesday announced the approval of a new Bells Beach management plan, effectively scrapping Surf Coast Shire’s proposed elevated walkway. Surfrider Foundation praised the rejection of the walkway, labelling the initial proposal “stupid”. “This is fantastic news,” the foundation

said in a statement online. “A massive thanks to everyone who signed a petition or wrote a submission. A great win for Bells Beach and the environment.” The Greater Torquay Alliance also praised the minister’s “very astute decision”. “A big thanks to everyone … who told the council and the state government panel that this platform was a bad idea,” the alliance said in statement. Following community outcry over the proposal, Ms D’Ambrosio referred it to a state-appointment advisory committee in August 2020

On Wednesday, the minister announced she had accepted the committee’s recommendation of “no pressing or overwhelming need for a permanent elevated platform”. “I have approved the Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve Coastal and Marine Management Plan, subject to the removal of the proposed elevated walkway and viewing platform,” she said. The committee found the World Surf League (WSL) was “neutral” about whether a permanent or temporary structure was needed. The Surf Coast Shire is the land manager for the Bells Beach Surfing Recreation Reserve

and will implement the new management plan, according to state government. South Barwon MP Darren Cheeseman said the amended plan would protect the natural environment, Indigenous heritage and surfing culture of Bells Beach. “Bells Beach is a national and international icon, is heritage-listed and is a culturallyimportant place for the Wadawurrung People.” Surf Coast Shire environment and development general manager Ransce Salan pointed out that council, in November 2019, deferred a “final decision” on the walkaway “to enable further community consultation”.

Novel burns bright Ocean Grove author Larry Votava has published his second novel, described as a ‘stylish conspiracy thriller’. The novel, City on Fire, is set in Perth and follows journalist Ewen Langtree, whose random viewing of a family photograph sets off a chain of events that uncover a conspiracy not only involving the Australian superannuation industry but the entire Asian financial system. Votava, who has been writing for 20 years, came up with the idea for City on Fire by recalling his days of working for publicly-listed gold exploration companies in Western Australia for 30 years. “Within this exciting industry, I … worked through a couple of mineral booms, sometimes bewildered by the amount of money spent on exploration and expensive lunches,” he said. “I’d traded the stock market for many years and decided to merge the stock market

into a corporate setting of greed and power. Superannuation is usually included in any conversation on wealth creation. “Australian super assets total close to three trillion dollars. What group of powerful bad guys wouldn’t want a shot at trying to skim a bit from that money pool?” Votava’s first novel The Mahogany Ship was well received and he said the feedback on his newest book has been encouraging. “Recently, I had a professional assessment done on City on Fire,” he said. “The assessor gave me a discount on the invoice because she liked the story so much. “She wrote in her conclusion: ‘a stylish conspiracy thriller – reads like a movie’.” City on Fire is available for purchase at Bookgrove in Ocean Grove and online. Justin Flynn

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COUNCIL BUDGET 2021–22 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR, CR STEPHANIE ASHER The Council has released two important documents for community feedback: our new four-year strategic blueprint – ‘Our Community Plan 2021-25’ – and our Proposed Budget 2021-22.

and investment over the next four years:

drive our region’s COVID-19 recovery.

1. Healthy, caring and inclusive community

Our Community Plan 2021-25 has been developed with extensive help from the Greater Geelong community, including responding to a survey and participating in a series of workshops.

4. High-performing council and organisation

At the same time, having acknowledged that ongoing large deficits will not be sustainable, we have worked hard to reduce this year’s deficit significantly on 2020-21.

It sets out what the City of Greater Geelong will aim to achieve during the current Council term, and aims to steer us closer to the community’s 30-year vision for a clever and creative future. The plan contains four key strategic priorities that will guide our decision-making

2. Sustainable growth and environment 3. Strong local economy

Our Proposed Budget for 2021-22 has been developed in line with these priorities, and seeks to strike the right balance between ﬁscal responsibility and continuing to invest in services and facilities across the region. Developed off the back of the most challenging year in living memory (ﬁnancially and socially), this budget proposes another record year of investment in capital infrastructure to help

Importantly, through our forward planning, we are plotting a clear path to bring the budget back to surplus while continuing to support the community and prepare for ongoing population growth. Both Our Community Plan 2021-25 and our Proposed Budget 2021-22 are now open for comment at yoursay.geelongaustralia. com.au We would value your feedback before we consider ﬁnalising both documents at the end of June.

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OUR STRATEGIC AIMS Our Community Plan 2021-25 is the major strategic plan for the City of Greater Geelong. It has four main strategic directions to guide decisions about policy, programs, services, resources and performance during this Council term.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION 1: HEALTHY, CARING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

$940,000 Barwon Heads Arts & Community Hub $450,000 in 2021-22 Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club facilities upgrade

Listed under the strategic directions are key initiatives in the Proposed Budget 2021-22 that will help us achieve our aims.

STRATEGIC DIRECTION 2: SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND ENVIRONMENT

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$1.725 million Complete improvement works and address trail and network gaps as identiﬁed by the Shared Trails Masterplan $85,000 Ocean Grove Lookout Reserve

We want to hear your thoughts on the draft Our Community Plan 2021-25 and Proposed Budget 2021-22. Both documents can be viewed at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au, with hard copies available upon request.

$5.3 million Change to LED street lighting with smart control technology

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STRATEGIC DIRECTION 4: HIGHPERFORMING COUNCIL AND ORGANISATION

$50,000 in 2021-22; $6 million over four years Development of footpaths, including Ocean Grove

Council’s Submissions Panel will meet on 2 June 2021 to consider all submissions.

$54.2 million City’s new Civic Precinct development $3.2 million Implementation of the City’s Digital Modernisation Project $365,000 Sustainability Framework implementation

Submissions will be received until Tuesday 25 May.

FOR MORE INFORMATION Please visit our website at www. geelongaustralia.com.au/budget

PROPOSED BUDGET 2021-22 Average rate rise: 1.5 per cent (lowest in the City’s history)

Average residential property value: $583,159 (up 8.8 per cent)

Total rates and waste charges on average residential property: $1,730.20

Total expenditure: $542.2 million

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Capital infrastructure: $198 million Operating deﬁcit: $7.9 million (projected surplus of $4.6m in 2022-23)

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Seniors in the spotlight Two Bellarine Peninsula residents have been acknowledged by the state government’s Recognising Senior Victorians initiative, operating in place of the 2020 Victorian Senior of the Year Award, which could not take place because of the coronavirus pandemic. Justin Flynn tells their stories. Jackie Birrell

Andrew Bondin

Raised by her widowed mother, Jackie Birrell grew up in Heidelberg with two older brothers. She was 11 when the polio epidemic hit and her mother managed to get her over the border into New South Wales to live with her grandmother and aunt in Manly. “I learned swimming at the harbour, went to the pictures on my own,” she says. “I idolised Sonya Henie the ice skater. I couldn’t wait to get back to Melbourne to get on the ice. I was quite besotted with it.” Jackie met her late husband, Dr John Birrell OAM, during her final year of university, majoring in metallurgy. “I’d never heard of metallurgy until a friend told me her sister had majored in it because so many metallurgists were involved in the war effort that there was a shortage,” she says. Dr John Birrell OAM, is credited with saving about 30,000 lives through his work on road safety as Victoria’s Police surgeon “He worked in that job for 20 years and you can probably blame him for bringing in the 0.05 and making seatbelts compulsory, and that was back in the 1950s and ’60s,” Jackie says. Born and married the same years as the Queen, Jackie now calls Arcare Point Lonsdale home and her three sons all live locally. She has fond memories of travelling with John through the outback and “all over Australia”. “I’ve got great memories of all that,” she says. “We loved the outback and travelling.”

Andrew Bondin arrived in Australia from Malta in 1963 as a fresh-faced 19-year-old. He applied for a job and went to work with the army in a civilian role in the engine reconditioning unit, training apprentices and maintaining the engines of army vehicles. He held the position until his retirement as a motor mechanic. While working with vehicles as a job, he also enjoyed tinkering with cars at home, passing on his love of engines to his sons, who are both motor mechanics. “I saw my future over here,” he says.

“Cars are my dream and part of me. I’ve taught it right through the generations.” Given that cars are such a huge part of Andrew’s life, it’s ironic that he met his wife Mercedes in Malta. “I couldn’t afford one (a Mercedes) so I married one,” he laughs. The couple were married in Australia two years after Andrew arrived in the country. Mercedes’ brother married Andrew’s sister. Now living in Arcare Portarlington, Andrew’s talented hands have turned to creating complex LEGO sculptures, including a pirate ship, roller coaster, London Bridge and a replica of Manchester United’s football stadium. Andrew played football at a high level in Malta as a centre half for Melita FC. “We used to travel to England and Italy most of the time,” he says. Andrew loves the Bellarine and says some parts of it could be called “Little Malta” such is the expat population.

Jackie Birrell majored in metallurgy at university. (Supplied)

Jackie loves the Bellarine, although she says “it’s getting too busy and too built up”. “But everyone wants to get out of Melbourne and I can’t blame them,” she says.

Andrew Bodin with his roller coaster Lego construction. (Supplied)

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Flame robin a first for season Autumn is now in full swing on the Bellarine, with cooler temperatures and shorter days. There has been some lovely sunshine and the weather has been perfect for getting out and about. Unfortunately, I have not had much time to explore during daylight hours. I have been looking for barn owls on my way to work but have not spotted any, so maybe they have flown up to New South Wales where there has been a mice plague. I visited the farm in Wallington where I conduct a seasonal bird count, and it was just so wonderful to be there. As I walked down a slope, I had a close encounter with six whistling kites that were resting on a few fence posts with a swamp harrier, and as they all took off in unison I just looked on in awe. There were 17 white-faced herons in the farm wetland, along with a single female flame robin – my first flame robin of the autumn. On my way to visit a daughter in Anglesea, I stopped off at my favourite spot, Point Addis, and I picked an unfortunate day to visit there as there were a cast of thousands of people at the Point making a surfing movie. I watched a large drone hover over the ocean, and it was quite close to a large flock of silver gulls and Australasian gannets that were in the middle of a feeding frenzy. The drone did not seem to bother the birds, which was a relief. The rufous bristlebirds made themselves scarce. They obviously did not want to feature

Greenshanks at Point Henry; Whistling kite at Wallington (top right); Susanne’s Barwon River white-bellied sea eagle. (Pictures: Supplied)

in a surfing movie. The only observation of note that I have made was five common greenshanks and about 25 red-necked stints at Point Henry. These migratory shorebirds may have been on route to Siberia. Point Henry is such a rubbish dump, especially the water channel next to the road. It is a wonder anything wants to be there so it was great to see a few lovely birds in the area. I received a lovely email from Susanne, who was out on her morning stand up paddle on the

Barwon River Estuary and was very excited to see a white-bellied sea eagle, which she thought was maybe a juvenile because the feathers on its head were still a bit mottled. The eagle hung around for Susanne to take photos and paddle around it as the tide was moving her away quickly. Susanne paddles the river most days and this was her first sighting of a magnificent white-bellied sea eagle. I was impressed by this observation, and also in awe of Susanne being able to SUP and take a photo at the same time. I would have ended up

‘in the drink’ if I had been in her shoes. I heard from Andrea Dennett that three hooded plover chicks fledged recently on the beaches around the Bellarine. There are about 550 hooded plovers in Victoria and they are classified as ‘vulnerable’ on the threatened species list (Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988). Cheerio to Anne Maree, wife of regular bird observation correspondent Kevin. Anne Maree has had major surgery and I hope that she is recovering well.

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Bowling club eyes pavilion rebuild Barwon Heads Bowling Club will undergo an extensive rebuild of its clubrooms if it can secure more funding for the project. The club has allocated $500,000 federal government funding towards the pavilion project and has completed concept designs. City of Greater Geelong will now seek further funding for the project through the state government’s Sport and Recreation Victoria grants program. The rebuild is just one part of the draft Barwon Heads Village Park Master Plan, which is available for community consultation.

The plan is an update of the existing 2012 master plan. “The club toilet facilities are in poor condition and impact on the adjoining Moonah woodland,” the draft plan states. “The location of the club room and toilets away from the bowling green restricts access especially for the elderly and those with a disability.” The draft master plan, which will guide the future funding of the village park over the next decade, proposes: A new bowls pavilion and new home for the Barwon Heads Scouts Group; redevelopment of the tennis pavilion and

shared cricket, soccer and football pavilion; greater protection of the Moonah woodlands and additional plantings; opportunities to improve awareness and understanding of Wadawurrung cultural values; a new bike discovery area for children; a combination of dog on and off lead areas and dog-free areas. A key focus of the draft plan is to establish a vision for the park that protects the reserve’s character, minimises increases to the footprint of buildings and improves accessibility. The city has been consulting with the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal

Corporation and working closely with the project reference group, which is made up of key stakeholders at the reserve and community representatives. Mayor Stephanie Asher said: “The Barwon Heads Village Park is a special space and this updated draft master plan aims to enhance, protect and improve what residents and visitors love most about the area. “It’s important the reserve’s facilities are accessible to people of all abilities.” The draft Barwon Heads Village Park Master Plan is at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/

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PUZZLES No. 027

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.

easy

8 3 6 4

4 2 8 1 2 9 5

1 3 8 7 2 3 4 7 6 9

4 9 7 3 9 2 4

5 3 7 medium

6 8 3 3 6 1 6 4 5 5 1 9

QUICK CROSSWORD Footwear (5) Game birds (9) Painting of the countryside (9) Weapon (5) Resting (6) Supplies (8) Muddle (7) Scottish emblem (7) Caring industry (7) Planes land on these (7) Examines (8) Exile (6) Prison rooms (5) Schooling (9) Gluts (9) Repairs (5)

10 11 12 14 16 18 19 20 22 26 27 28 29

Japanese delicacy (5) Scheme (4) Of first principles (10) Mistrust (9) Not a soul (2,3) Avoids (9) How astronauts in orbit feel (10) Persuades (9) All-embracing (9) Custom (9) Relating to the sun (5) Startle (5) Suspends (5) Embraces (4)

3 4 5 6 7 8 13

ACROSS 1 4 9

No. 027

14 15 17 21 23 24 25

DOWN Vends (5) Receptacle (9)

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DECODER

No. 027

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7 2 3

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C R F K N Z O J G QW V C I 16

Today’s Aim: 18 words: Good 27 words: Very good

7 3 5 2 6 9 4 1 8

1 6 8 3 4 7 5 9 2

2 1 3 6 5 4 8 7 9

5 LETTERS ADORE AIDES ALLOT ASSET AWARE CALVE CEASE CEDED CLOSE CLOWN DROSS EARTH EERIE EGGED ENDOW ERECT

4 LETTERS ACRE AWAY AWES BEEN DEAD EARL EATS EYED GATE GEED GLEN LOPE PAID POST REST

EVOKE HIKES LADES LUSTS MEDIA OOZES OUNCE PLATE PRESS RAZOO RESET RESIN SCALE SCRUB SEATS SEDAN SENDS SHELL SNORE SPEAR SPOTS

Insert the missing letters to make 10 words – five reading across the grid and five reading down.

The Aztec civilisation occupied the territory of which modern nation?

NOTE: more than one solution may be possible

How old was Buddy Holly (pictured) when he tragically died in 1959?

Is the Caspian Sea fresh or salt water?

Who played the Sheriff of Nottingham in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?

No. 027

M E N D U N G E

F O R E O Z E N R O I D

TWIN WERE WIDE

STOVE TALLY TITLE TREAD TWICE ULCER WATER 6 LETTERS BESETS ERECTS 7 LETTERS ARRIVER CARAMEL

ISSUING ORATION SNORTED TATTOOS 8 LETTERS AVERAGED DISSOLVE STRATEGY YEARNING 10 LETTERS ITALICISED SCHEDULING

07-05-21

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6 9 4 7 3 8 1 2 5

4 8 6 9 2 1 3 5 7 8 7 3 1 9 2 6 4 5

3 LETTERS ARE ALL BRA VAD DOG ELK ERA ERR EWE GAL GNP ION LEG OLD RAW RID RUE SAD SAT SEA SKI TWO UTE VIA WOE YES

No. 027

able, alien, baffle, bailee, bale, baleen, bane, bean, beanie, beef, been, belie, belief, bile, elan, elfin, enable, fable, feel, feline, fief, fife, file, finable, finale, fine, fineable, flea, flee, INEFFABLE, lane, leaf, lean, lief, lien, life, line

8 5 7 1 9 2 6 4 3

5 6 9 4 7 8 1 3 2

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4 1 2 6 3 5 7 8 9

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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”.

3 5 2 6 4 7 9 8 1

1 4 9 3 8 2 5 7 6

7 8 5 1 9 3 4 6 2

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9-LETTER WORD

37 words: Excellent

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2 1 4 7 6 5 8 3 9

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9 7 8 2 5 6 1 4 3

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In which country did the Shinto religion originate?

On which continent is the Tierra Del Fuego?

Which two metals make up the alloy bronze?

As of April 2021, how many years will Angela Merkel have been chancellor of Germany?

10 In what year was the Australian Army formed? ANSWERS: 1. Mexico 2. 22 3. Salt water 4. Alan Rickman 5. A palindrome 6. Japan 7. South America 8. Copper and tin 9. 15 10. 1901

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Audience to decide mother’s fate After caring for her father for several months, long-time TV actress Tottie Goldsmith was honoured to throw herself into new Australian drama The Magnolia Tree. “When I first got the script in October 2020, dad was in care,” Goldsmith told the Independent from rehearsals at St Kilda’s Alex Theatre last Friday. “That’s when I first read it and went, ‘oh wow’. I said I would be honoured to do it. “I’ve never done a play that’s so layered, with so many twists and turns, these three characters are so manipulative.”

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The play tells the story of three siblings faced with the terrible decision of what to do with their mother, who has advanced Alzheimer’s. Goldsmith, the niece of Olivia Newton-John, faced a similar dilemma as a full-time carer for her father as his Parkinson’s disease worsened leading to dementia. “It made me so much more connected to the subject matter,” she said. “I had him with me for months. Being a full-time carer is all-consuming – you have to give up everything. “It got to the point where my brothers and sisters said to me, ‘you can’t keep doing this Tot’. “The day I put him into care I sobbed for two weeks – the guilt was unbearable – it was like I’d given up a child. “My father passed away on Christmas Eve and he was in a very expensive home. “I was very fortunate with my siblings – I’ve

Rohana Hayes as Debbie, Ezra Bix as Jack and Tottie Goldsmith as Vicky in new Australian drama The Magnolia Tree. (Supplied)

got eight – we all got on the same page. In this play, the siblings don’t.” The siblings’ dilemma is part of the thrill for the live audience, who get to choose the fate of the mother. “We rehearse two endings,” Goldsmith said. Jack (Ezra Bix), will attempt to talk his sisters into letting their mother go.

“The brother is pushing to murder her,” Goldsmith said. The other sister Debbie (Rohana Hayes) argues to move her into an expensive home while Goldsmith’s character Vicky argues for a cheaper alternative. “Maybe my character could get over the line with the cheap home idea, but she doesn’t,

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Coupe and SUV looks combine well with the latest addition to the Q8 stable. (Pictures: Supplied)

By Derek Ogden, Marque Motoring Audi has called up a strapping diesel derivative to pack down with its petrol-powered Q8 teammate in its flagship luxury sports utility vehicle squad. The Q8 50 TDI quattro comes to market with power-packed performance and looks to match. Powered by a 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine producing 210 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque (the Q8 55 TFSI 3.0-litre turbo petrol V6 puts out 250 kW and 500 Nm), the Q8 50 TDI can hit 100 km/h from rest in an impressive 6.3 seconds. Mated with an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with quattro all-wheel drive technology, fuel consumption according to Audi combined is 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres, with savings of up to 0.7 litres per 100km, thanks to help from 48 Volt mild-hybrid technology. A $11,100 Premium plus package includes 22-inch five-spoke alloy wheels ($1000 more for 22-inch alloy wheels in five V-spoke design), adaptive air suspension, HD Matrix LED headlights, privacy glass, 17-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3-D sound system, four-zone air conditioning with rear touch control panel and the colour interior lighting package. An optional full leather package, with a suite of additional items in fine Nappa leather is also available for $8900. The Audi Q8 50 TDI has the comprehensive Audi service plan package, costing $2040 for three years or $2960 for five years.

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Driving AT A GLANCE MODEL RANGE Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro $129,900 Audi Q8 55 TFSI quattro $129,900 Premium Plus package $11,000 Full Leather package $8,900

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headlights with high beam assist and adaptive suspension with damper control. The tailgate was power operated and electrically adjustable/ foldable exterior mirrors were heated and had memory settings.

Interior At nearly five metres long, there is plenty of room in the cabin for folk in the five seats – no third row to take up a generous 600-plus litres of luggage space. With the rear seats folded this expands to a van-like 1755 litres. And despite its swoopy coupe looks, the roof makes room for the taller passenger. Electrically adjustable seats are clothed in Valcona leather and have 4-way lumbar support. Front seats are heated and ventilated the second-row bench seat with 40:20:40 split fold slides.

Infotainment This is what we have come to expect from Audi, the latest virtual cockpit with MMI Navigation Plus with easy-to-handle touch responses. Add Audi Connect Plus, smart phone interface, with

Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and wireless charging. Entertainment is in tune with the latest technology: DAB+ digital radio and Audi 180-Watt sound system with 10 speakers, six-channel amplifier, which extends to two rear USB outlets

Engines / transmissions Powered by a 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine producing 210 kW of power and 600 Nm of torque, mated with an eight-speed tiptronic automatic transmission with quattro all-wheel drive technology, all helped by 48 Volt mild-hybrid technology.

Safety The five-star ANCAP rating is at 2019 levels. Safety is well taken care of by 39 driver assistance systems to provide active and passive safety protection for occupants. Included are Autonomous Emergency Braking, Adaptive drive assist (adaptive cruise control with stop & go, with traffic jam assist), lane departure warning, pre-sense front and

With a range of dial-up driving modes from ‘comfort’ to ‘dynamic’ the Q8 50 TDI can be tailored to the driver’s mood. The car carries the family trait of feeling heavy to drive – because it is hefty - and steering tries to compensate, leading to lack of feedback at times, while the lane keeping assist can chip in when it seriously is not wanted. Thankfully the latter can be turned off. Gear shifts in slow traffic were almost imperceptible but there was a slight hesitancy at times off the mark. Audi says the 48V mild hybrid system saves up to 0.7 litres per 100 kilometres with its ability to call on the idle stop / start system from 22 km/h as the vehicle comes to rest and switches the engine off under load or coasting to save fuel. The test vehicle recorded 9.2 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and suburbs, and 5.4 litres per 100 kilometres at motorway speeds. This is a big car but because of the presence of five seats and not seven, the space is given over to occupants and their gear. There’s plenty of storage, with bottle holders in all doors, a pair of cup holders between the front seats, plus two in a fold-down rear armrest. Centre-console storage includes a wireless phone charger. Air vents for the dual zone climate control extend to the back seating positions as do two USB points and a 12-volt power outlet.

Summary Whatever the vehicle there’s always room for a diesel driver or two. The Audi Q8 50 TDI quattro fits well into the oil-burner segment without forsaking the premium SUV luxuries. As for performance, it carries the coupe flag too.

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Young guns show skill Results from Ocean Grove Cobras Junior Football Club round 3 games. Under-13 OG Walter 19.7(121) d Colac 2.0(12) Walter players tackled hard, with the small forward line taking great marks and all players showing great intensity in the win over Colac. Darcy Harrington’s middle work was excellent and Harrison Wilde dominated in the ruck. Awards: Jack Thomson, Harrison Wilde, Joey Davidson, Ned Allen.

Ocean Grove Barwon Heads Little Athletics Club announced its end of season winners. Matthew Payne was awarded life membership and Miller Smith most determined athlete. Best junior boy under 8 to 11: Kude Lewry. Best junior girl under 8 to 11: Caitlin Foley. Best junior boy under 12 to 16: Joshua Payne. Best junior girl under 12 to 16: Amelie Parfitt.

OG Pearson 16.8(104) d Torquay Milliken 3.0(18) Pearson continued its strong form with a comfortable victory over a young Torquay Milliken side. Archie McCallum kicked four goals, ably supported by Noah Brooks with three and Jack Vose and Sean Stewart with two each. Awards: Jack Vose, Michael McGuane, Fletcher Curran-McKew, Josh Anderson

Age group champion

OG Dean 11.11(77) d Geelong West Giants Grey 2.1(13) Dean put on an impressive display, defeating a bigger Giants team with clever ball use and unselfish team play. The team slammed on 11 goals to a spread of goalkickers Awards: Reeve Cruikshank, Leon Connolly, Phoenix Day, Mason McKnight. OG Every 9.5(59) d Surf Coast Suns Lightning 6.3(39) Great teamwork and unselfish play helped Every secure a win over the fast-finishing Surf Coast Suns. Awards: Henry Wynn, Reuben Cook, Kai Franken, Tom Robbins Goals: Leonardo Wintels 2, Miller Wellard 2, Reuben Cook 2, Brad Bennett, Troy Stibbard, Lennnox Crabtree.

Under-12 girls OG Burchell 4.7(31) d Portarlington Hawks 2.3(15) The Hawks were a little fiery at times, but this did not stop OG Burchell tasting victory for the first time. The backline flew high and defended well, keeping the Hawks scoreless until the fourth quarter. Best: Sibella Lehmann, Tilly Dooling, Willow Crapp, Lara Forward.

Under-11 OG Moroney 1.1(7) lost to Torquay McMahon 18.15(123) Moroney came across a strong, fast and skilled Torquay McMahon side. Captains Billy and Willem led with great effort and the team followed, with strong overhead marks, fierce tackling and long kicks. Awards: Billy Sullivan, Dylan Atkins, Reilly, Josh Grant. OG Hateley 4.2 (26) lost to Grovedale Schulze 14.7(91) It was a tough game for Cobras Hateley. Grovedale was strong in each position and ran the ball well while our undermanned boys fought with plenty of endeavour to hold them at bay. Awards: Jude de Jong, Alister Hill, Lucas Dixon, Thomas Lamb.

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Ned McNamara, Mitchell Warren Goals: Harry Bright 3, Ned McNamara 2, Braxton Burgonyne 2, Toby Prourt 2, Hugh Rolfs, Harry Thomson, Leonard Makowski. OG Jones 12.6(78) d South Barwon Wells 3.1(19) The boys played a great game of team-oriented football and produced some great passages of play where they moved the ball from the defensive third to forward third without the opponents touching it. Best: Jackson Riddle, Lachy Page, Finn Briggs. OG O’Keefe 3.2(20) lost to Torquay McCartney 8.9(57) It was an even match that saw plenty of hard balls from both sides, but Torquay proved too strong in the end. Congratulations to Will Fenwick on his first career goal. Awards: Chance Hanan, Will Fenwick, Flynn Madden, Billy Bianco.

Under-10 girls OG Farrell 20.14(134) d Bell Post Hill 2.3(15) Farrell looked competitive from the get-go against Bell Post Hill. Lewis Modola (six goals) and Sam Wingrave (three) led the charge. Awards: Angus Carr, Samuel Millar-Burton, Miller Reilly, Lewis Modola. OG McManus 11.6(72) d St Albans Allthorppe 2.6(18) McManus notched up its first win of the season and was fantastic all over the ground, linking up, hitting targets and going through the middle. Awards: Hamish Hanley, Lachy Johnson, Ryan Hinck, Grayson Hyde. Under-10OG Cordy 12.10(82) d Bell Park 2.2(14) OG Cordy started well against Bell Park and gave a big welcome to Ned McNamara, who scored with two goals straight up. Awards: Harry Bright, Braxton Burgoyne,

Little athletes celebrated for hard work

OG Burchell 5.2(32) d OG McEvoy 1.3(9) Both teams got off to a flying start. Burchell pulled away with five goals in the second quarter. The game continued with tight defence and amazing teamwork. McEvoy awards: Ruby Smith, Emma Campbell, Kaia Martin, Alex Wiley. Burchell: Isla Briggs, Issy Montgomery, Matilda Dalton, Zoe Hodges.

Under-9 OG Dalton 1.1(7) lost to South Barwon Cunningham 9.8(62) It was a challenging match for team Dalton, but the boys showed determination The defenders battled hard and the boys held their heads high right to the end, keeping South Barwon goalless in the last quarter. Awards: Jack McLeish, Will Baker, Vin Bonacci, Liam Dixon. OG Durran 1.1(7) lost to Ammos Barnett 12.6(78)

An experienced Geelong Amateur outfit had Durran’s backline under pressure early. Kealan Lester, Patrick McCartney and Reeve Wellard all stood strong in defence. In the second term Harrison Nicol, Eli Sheahan, Harry Stubs and Flynn Rippon were instrumental in the midfield and when Jude Beckworth kicked a goal to reduce the margin the boys were up and about. OG Allan 4.5(29) lost to Newtown & Chilwell McMahon 5.3(33) The boys started strong but just ran out of fire in the last quarter. Patrick Clark was on fire up forward, Bailey Taylor owned the centre and Max Frazer produced goal-saving marks up back. Awards: Max Frazer, Cruz Pascoe, Mason Kent, Taj Hounslow. OG Norquay 6.8(44) d Surf Coast Suns Red 3.3(21) With great teamwork, some slick handballs and a clear improvement in skills, Norquay came away with another win. Highlights included goals in each quarter and solid defence. Awards: Will Wolfe, Sebastian Sorace, Bodhi Bennett. OG Stow 5.1(31) d South Barwon Corrigan 13.4(82) A half-time rev-up from Grubbers player Cam Marchbank had Stow up and about for a strong second half. Great teamwork in the forward pocket assisted goalscorers Jonah Kostikidis, Charlie Lucas, Mitchell Paganini and Travis Martinelli (2). Awards: Hudson Elers, Charlie Lucas, Travis Martinelli, Noah White. OG Taylor 7.7(49) d South Barwon Knuckey 3.2(20) OG Taylor’s fight and great teamwork proved too strong for Knuckey. The more experienced boys helped out the first gamers. Awards: Raff Taylor, Jordan Sheather, Denham Hansford, Liam Dean.

Under-8 Boys: Jude Beckworth, Yanni Azidis runner-up. Girls: Zarah Gilmour, Zoe West. Under-9 Boys: Hugo Gilmour, Jake Toohey. Girls: Caitlin Foley, Alessandra Miriani. Under-10 Boys: Kenji Armstrong, Alfie Koop. Girls: Matilda Cole, Quinn Davidson Under-11 Boys: Jude Lewry, Tom Maloney. Girls: Arhlia Cvetkovski, Gemma Hocking. Under-12 Boys: Angus Jones, Archie McCallum. Girls: Addison Lewis, Ruby Gilmour. Under-13 Boys: Miller Smith, Keegan Johnson. Girls: Evie Lewry, Sienna Hoicking. Under-14 Boys: Forbes Gilmour, Dane Greaves. Girls: Mako Payne, Olivia Grogan. Under-15 Boys: n/a. Girls: Erin Foley, Greta Jones. Under-16 Boys: Joshua Payne, Declan Foley. Girls: Amelie Parfitt, Ginger Smith.

Personal best champion Under 8 Boys: Jude Beckworth, Yanni Azidis. Girls: Zarah Gilmour, Juliette Mitchell. Under 9 Boys: Hugo Gilmour, Jake Toohey. Girls: Mia-Rose Johnson, Alessandra Mariani. Under 10 Boys: Ashton Beckworth, Baxter Pettigrove. Girls: Matilda Cole, Quinn Davidsonb. Under 11 Boys: Jude Lewry, Tom Maloney. Girls: Gemma Hocking, Arhlia Cvetkovski. Under 12 Boys: Archie McCallum, Angus Jones. Girls: Briella Considine, Ruby Gilmour and Addison Lewis tied. Under 13 Boys: Keegan Johnson and Miller Smith tied, Zander Zurawel. Girls: Sienna Hocking, Evie Lewry. Under 14 Boys: Forbes Gilmour, Ashton Blunt. Girls: Mako Payne, Olivia Grogan. Under 15 Boys: n/a. Girls: Erin Foley, Greta Jones. Under 16 Boys: Joshua Payne, Declan Foley. Girls: Amelie Parfitt, Ashlee Christoffelsz.

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Women’s baseball begins Women’s baseball has come to the Bellarine in a first for the region. Four teams competed in the opening round of the Western Victorian Women’s Baseball League at the Bellarine Bears’ home ground in Wallington. Federal MP Libby Coker threw the first pitch for Sunday’s first game to help open the season. While four teams competed in the first week, the competition will expand with two more teams added to the league. It has been a huge achievement to get women’s baseball league in the region. Before 2017 the Bears had less than a handful of women playing baseball. In 2018, the club reached out to softballers,

friends and wives of current players, a lot of whom had never played before. Moving from just two players to about 12 in 2018, the Bears entered the first women’s team into the Geelong Baseball winter competition. This was competing mainly against men, and while it was a tough season on the scoreboard, everyone was having fun. The Bears’ 2019 team had new and existing players and the skills were being honed, the baseball was competitive and the team picked up multiple wins during the season. For 2020, the Bears had two women’s teams ready to play and the club, along with Alfredton Baseball Club in Ballarat, started pushing for a women’s league.

It was a great disappointment when the season was cancelled, like so many other local sports. In 2021, Alfredton kicked off a drive to recruit women and ran a number of ‘come and try days’ with a huge amount of success gathering enough players for two teams so the league was born. The Bears entered a women’s team and a combined Geelong team, the Surf Coast Sharks joined to make a four-team competition. If you want to try your hand at baseball, attend a training session at Wallington Reserve on Thursday nights at 6pm. Sharks training is at the Geelong Baseball Centre Diamond 2 at 5.30pm on Tuesdays.

Milestone for Ollis

Round 5 A Grade: Ocean Grove 39 def Barwon Heads 35. Best: Kelsey Ollis, Anna Smith, Kimberley Hart. B Grade: Ocean Grove 38 def Barwon Heads 36. Best: Kimberley Hart, Isabel Hackett, Remi Bennett. C Grade: Ocean Grove 40 def Barwon Heads 16. Best: Melissa Briggs, Meagan Bothe, Heidi Bennett. D Grade: Ocean Grove 29 def Barwon Heads 22. Best: Paula Birch, Michaela Giblin, Kellie Morrish. E Grade: Ocean Grove 15 def by Barwon Heads 22. Best: Monica Stokes, Lara Barnes, Isabel Wilkins. 19/U: Ocean Grove 23 def by Barwon Heads 32. Best: Jorja Connellan, Zoe Murrells. 17/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 27 def by Barwon Heads 30. Best: Tara Sampson. 17/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 32 def Barwon Heads 13 15/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 32 def Barwon Heads 14 15/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 32 def Barwon Heads 12. Best: Grace Boland, Amelia Stanic. 13/U Section 1: Ocean Grove 32 def Barwon Heads 3 13/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 25 def Barwon Heads 3

By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove gave Kelsey Ollis the perfect way to celebrate her 100th Bellarine Netball League A Grade game, with a win against arch rivals Barwon Heads. After losing its first two games of the season and sharing the points in round 3, Ocean Grove is now knocking on the door of the top five. Alyce O’Keefe played her 100th senior game for the club. Ollis, 25, was best on court as the Grubbers held off Barwon Heads to win by four goals after the scores were tied at three-quarter-time. With star players to return, Ollis said the win was “a good confidence builder”. “We always planned six rounds in we’d hit our mark,” she said. “We got Bec O’Neill back this week from her pregnancy, Maddy White is back next week and Jess Rankin, we knew the season was going to get up in the back half of it.” Ollis almost didn’t begin playing netball at all and now she has played 100 games and coaches the club’s B Grade side. “My sister played first and I wasn’t going to play because I was too shy,” she said. “I got coerced into playing in the under-11s and just loved it. “I feel like an old veteran but I still have so much to learn. I do enjoy the coaching aspect of it. It’s the first year I have coached a senior side.” Ollis said she prefers playing in defence and goal keeper suits her style. “Goal keeper is my baby,” she said. “I prefer staying back and watching the play a bit more and hopefully try and get some intercepts.” Playing on the tall goal shooters doesn’t bother Ollis. In fact she thrives on it. “The taller the better,” she said. “I prefer it when they are taller because it makes it a bit more of a challenge.” Ocean Grove’s junior program is filtering through to its A Grade side with youngsters such as Kimberley Hart, Emily Moroney, Emma Badrock and Anna Smith playing well. “Anna I think is only 17 years old,” Ollis said. “It shows how great a player she is and how hungry she is for the ball. They (young players) don’t overthink it, they just go out and play.”

The newly-formed Western Victorian Womens Baseball League has kicked off. (Mark Lazarus)

Round 4 A Grade: Ocean Grove 71 def Newcomb 24. Best: Dannie Hoiles, Kelsey Ollis, Anna Smith. B Grade: Ocean Grove 65 def Newcomb 17. Best: Remi Bennett, Jesse Sutton, Nikki Cooke. C Grade: Ocean Grove 41 def Newcomb 12. Best: Shereen Wolfe, Emily Leydin, Meagan Bothe. D Grade: Ocean Grove 43 def Newcomb 14/ Best: Taryn Laverty, Kellie Morrish, Monet New. E Grade: bye 19/U: Ocean Grove 28 def Newcomb 27. Best: Grace Hamilton. 17/U Section 1: bye 17/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 42 def Newcomb 9. 15/U Section 1: bye 15/U Section 2: bye 13/U Section 1: bye 13/U Section 2: Ocean Grove 28 def Newcomb 1

1/ Kelsey Ollis turned in a best on court performance in her 100th A Grade game. 2/ Brit Hyland looks for options. 3/ Rebecca O’Neill shoots for goal during her first game back from having her first child. 4/ Emily Moroney tries to get things moving in centre court. 2 22 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 7 May, 2021

(Pictures: Justin Flynn)

SPORT Torquay remains undefeated Torquay continued on its winning way by disposing of fellow premiership contender Modewarre in round five of Bellarine Football League. After a see-sawing encounter, Modda was up by three points at the last change, but the Tigers shifted into another gear with seven last quarter goals to run out winners by 32 points and keep their unbeaten run intact. Callum Currie snagged six goals for Torquay and Tom Worpel five for the Warriors. Anglesea eased into second spot on the ladder with a 140-point win against Portarlington.

Jordan Erskine bagged 10 goals and, along with Jacob Nolan and Dale Kerr, ensured the Roos were never in danger of losing. Stephen Walton continued his good season for the Demons. Drysdale rose to third on the ladder with a hard-fought victory against Geelong Amateur. James Breust and Mathew Hebbard each bagged four goals for the Hawks, who led at every change. Perennial powerhouse Geelong Amateur now sits seventh on the ladder and needs to start stringing some wins together. Queenscliff got its first win of the season in a spirited come-from-behind win against

Newcomb. The Coutas trailed by 15 points at the last change, but slotted through six goals to one in the final term to win by 12 points. Jack Hedley was best afield with three goals while Elliott Taylor also booted four for the Power. In round six, Anglesea hosts Drysdale in what is shaping up to be the match of the round. Geelong Amateur will fancy its chances against Barwon Heads, Modewarre will welcome Portarlington, a resurgent Ocean Grove hosts Queenscliff and Newcomb faces a daunting prospect against Torquay.

Round 6, Saturday May 8 • Modewarre vs Portarlington Community Bank Oval, Mount Moriac • Anglesea vs Drysdale Ellimatta Reserve, Anglesea • Geelong Amateur vs Barwon Heads KFC Oval, Highton • Newcomb vs Torquay Newcomb Sand & Soil Oval, Newcomb • Ocean Grove vs Queenscliff Ray Menzies Oval, Ocean Grove All games 2.10pm start.

Grubbers finally celebrate By Justin Flynn Ocean Grove snapped an 11-game losing streak against Bellarine Football League cross-bridge foes Barwon Heads in front of a massive crowd at Howard Harmer Oval on Saturday. Behind at every change, and faced with the demons of a last-quarter fade-out against Modewarre in round 3, Ocean Grove piled on five goals in the final term to run out winners, 16.12 (108) – 15.7 (97), triggering delirious scenes after the game. It was a fitting tribute to much-loved games record holder Jim Saarinen, who died last week. “We learnt a lot from the Modewarre game about belief and what happens when you get to a point where you don’t think you can win,” Ocean Grove coach Pete Davey said. “We never stopped believing on Saturday and mentally, that contributed a long way to how we closed the game out.” Davey has coached other sides to premierships, but said his first Battle of Bridge was something he would cherish. “I’ve been involved in some big rivalry games before but this was probably the most enjoyable as I could see how much the result meant to our supporters,” he said. “There was no malice on the day which is a credit to both clubs. Sometimes derby games can get ugly but it was played in great spirit and the quality of football was incredibly high.” The game was a battle of the full forwards. The Seagulls started former Collingwood premiership player Nathan Brown in the goal square and he immediately gave the Grubbers headaches. He booted four first-term goals and added another two in the second quarter. “I don’t think there’s a match-up in the league for Brown,” Davey said. “He’s 6’4” and 100kg with 15 years of AFL pre-seasons under his belt, he’ll stretch every defence. Glenn Campbell had him for most of the day but the delivery to him, especially early, was first rate. ” At the other end, James Paterson was electric and was causing the Seagulls huge problems with his leap and long kicking. “Our game style is about moving the ball quickly and we know if we do that, we have a number of forwards who can all beat their opponent one on one,” Davey said. “James has been really consistent for us but to be honest, I didn’t realise until after the game had finished that he’d kicked eight goals.” Both spearheads would finish the game with eight goals each. Numerous times Barwon Heads got a run-on and looked to have a solid three- to four-goal break, but Ocean Grove would reel the lead back each time. “Our boys just don’t know how to give up, which is a character trait that will serve the club well in the coming years,” Davey said. “We know that Barwon Heads can score quickly but we also know that they have conceded goals in bursts so even when they got four goals up, we felt that we could still work our way back into the game.”

Ocean Grove defeated St Albans by just one game in a three-set-all thriller at the weekend. (Supplied)

Ocean Grove wins tight season opener LOCAL TENNIS Donna Schoenmaekers 1

1/ Ocean Grove players celebrate a final-term goal. 2/ James Paterson boots one of his eight goals. 3/ Jake Wilkie in the thick of the action. 4/ Connor Pickett kicks a late goal. 5/ Nathan Brown celebrates on his eight goals against Ocean Grove. (Pictures: Marcel Berens Sports Media)

The Heads led by eight points at the last change, but Ocean Grove finished strongly to run out winners. Barwon Heads co-coach Mitch Herbison, who hopes to be back playing this week, said Ocean Grove deserved to win. “Ocean Grove were harder at the contest for longer and in the end it was the difference,” he said. “Hopefully, it was a learning experience for us. It shows how valuable attitude is. They were probably just that little bit hungrier than us. “I think we’re giving up too many easy goals as a team which has hurt us over the past two games.” Connor Pickett, Sam Donegan, Paterson, Joe McDonald, ruckman Kobe Annand and Ollie

Monteath worked tirelessly for the Grubbers. Brown’s eight goals were massive for Barwon Heads while Cam O’Leary and ruckman Brock Close were shining lights for the reigning premiers. Barwon Heads won the reserves clash 18.15 (123) - 3.2 (20) with Charlie Walter best afield and Max Gumley snaring four goals. In round four, Ocean Grove outlasted Newcomb to win by 14 points. Down by two points at the final break, the Grubbers booted four final term goals to grab their second win of the season. Newcomb won the reserves clash by eight points with Grubber forward Cory Connor booting three goals to take his season’s tally to 22.

Tennis Geelong served up the first round of its winter competition with 102 matches across junior and senior divisions at the weekend. After being promoted to Section 1 this season, reigning Section 2 premiers Ocean Grove defeated St Albans in a thrilling three-sets-all season opener. Ocean Grove won three of the first four sets but St Albans clawed back taking the last two to draw level with just one game separating the teams. With three tie-breaks and the other three sets decided by two games, the entire match was a tight battle. Two flag favourites, Grovedale and Barwon Heads, met to hit off the season, with Grovedale taking the match four sets to two. The first two sets of the day were split with Grovedale’s Biance Duff and Jai Bosnjak taking a 6-3 win over Barwon Heads’ Brett Armstrong and new inclusion Jordyn Aitken, while late inclusion Huon Bertino and Mimi Armstrong ran through Grovedale’s Zoe Duff and Jason Schoenmaekers 6-0. The men’s and ladies’ sets were also split with the Duff sisters taking a comfortable 6-2 win for Grovedale, while Bertino continued his good form from the mixed teaming with Brett Armstrong to win, again without dropping a game. With the score at two sets all, both sides were keen to take the advantage in the final two mixed sets and start the season with a win. Barwon Heads took a 4-2 lead in the first reversed mixed match but Bianca Duff and Dave Meehan fought back to take the set 6-4. Grovedale also claimed the last set 6-4 for the win. Section 1 champions from last winter, Newcomb, scored a comfortable five sets to one win over Highton. 23 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 7 May, 2021

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