Ocean Grove Voice - 28th January 2022 by Star News Group

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Hot summer fun and Maddie took advantage of the sunshine and warm temperatures at Ocean Grove main beach on Monday. For more Ivan Kemp photographs, see page 11

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Almost perfect weather greeted us for the final full week of the school holidays. Many visitors took an extra long weekend to enjoy all that the Bellarine has to offer. Daniel, Ben, Lis Symon and her daughters Billie

House prices skyrocket By Justin Flynn Median house prices across the Bellarine have skyrocketed during the past year, according to figures released by Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Median prices jumped by more than $200,000 in Ocean Grove in 2021, from $776,000 to $980,000, according to the data. Hodges Ocean Grove director Jason Burmistrow said the Bellarine is proving popular for a number of reasons. “There has been low supply over the past

two years,” he said. “Over the peak of COVID there would have been only 65 to 70 homes for sale (in Ocean Grove) where prior to COVID we had 130 to 140 properties for sale,” he said. Flexible working conditions had contributed to the sharp rise in prices, according to Mr Burmistrow.’ “The majority of buyers who purchased homes over the COVID period are those who have been flexible with work and the consensus with most workplaces is that flexibility will continue within peoples’ job

roles going forward,” he said. “It’s very common for people from Melbourne when they come out here, they say how relaxed the people are and how relaxed the lifestyle is. “We’ve had so many people who have gone to the caravan parks for the last 20 years and we’ve always wanted to live here and now with work we finally can.” The median price in Barwon Heads rose from $1.267 million to $1.557 million, according to the REIV figures, while the median price for a house in Drysdale

is now $889,000. Mr Burmistrow said first home buyers were the big losers following the release of the latest data. “It’s really hard for first-home buyers getting into the Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Wallington market,” he said. “What we are seeing is a lot of first-home buyers needing to go out that little bit further into Armstrong Creek or Curlewis or Clifton Springs, where the median prices are a bit lower.”

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Kids enjoy wilderness adventure More than 100 sponsored children have just completed an exciting week of activities at Lions Licola Camp in East Gippsland. From local primary schools, Ollie, Jack, Brock, Albert, Blake, Harry and Rhys participated in team building exercises and at times extended their comfort zones. Of the 20-odd activities, the giant swing, the leap of faith, the flying fox and canoeing were the most popular. Other activities included raft building, rock climbing and the entertaining group concert. The children lived in small cottages, supervised by dedicated volunteers and enjoyed wonderful meals in the large dining room. “The staff members at Licola were very supportive of the children, with positive guidance and energy,” Lions Club of Ocean Grove Barwon Heads member John Claringbold said. “They encouraged the children to do their best and to support their team members in the various activities. “Lions Licola is a wonderful experience for everyone, where positive feedback is demonstrated with a small awards ceremony each morning. Being awarded a ‘scarecrow’ was very special. “These children did the extra things for their friends and their group in the cottage and in the daily challenges.” Each year, Lions sponsor local children to attend the camp. Sponsors were Bellarine Property, RT Edgar, Barwon Heads Hotel, Barwon Heads Pharmacy, Direct Chemist Outlet Ocean Grove Marketplace and a local family.

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DAL response causing concern By Justin Flynn A delay in the Bellarine Distinctive Areas Landscape (DAL) has prompted the chair of the Combined Bellarine Community Associations to express concern about the process. Dr Lawrence St.Leger said the beauty and benefits of being in nature in the Bellarine is under threat. He claimed the long delays by the state government in responding to the Bellarine communities and stakeholders to make comments on the Bellarine DAL were concerning. “The DAL process is now over two years old,” he said.

“Meanwhile our residents and many visitors still do not know if the government is going to protect our natural environments, our open spaces and its vegetation and native animals, the diversity of our wetlands, waterways and coastal beaches and dunes.” Dr St.Leger, a former dean of health at Deakin University, and author of the science based evidence of being in and connecting with nature, said regular and new visitors to the Bellarine this summer needed to know that their access to nature and its many scientific benefits will be reduced if there is more development on the Bellarine. “Having easy access to nature actually improves sleep, lowers blood pressure, reduces

anger and aggression, enhances resiliency, increases community cohesion, lowers crime rates and enhances relationship skills,” he said. “Government delays about the DAL outcomes would reduce the very good intentions of the draft Bellarine DAL, which put in place a strong framework for the protection of the Bellarine Peninsula and all of its towns from over-development in accordance with previously announced government election promises, intentions and commitments.” Phase three engagement on the draft Bellarine Peninsula SPP resulted in a total of 618 long-form and short-from submission surveys completed. Of these, there were 189

additional documents submitted online. A further 20 written submissions were accepted via registered post, alongside 9 lodged by local RPEs and governmental departments. The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is now reviewing the submissions and will prepare a consultation report for the consideration by the Minister for Planning. “The Bellarine Peninsula Statement of Planning Policy is expected to be finalised by mid-2022,” a DELWP spokesperson said. “While the pandemic has impacted the original timeline, finalising the SPP remains a priority to protect the values of the Bellarine Peninsula.”

Renewable energy powers on in Ocean Grove Two Ocean Grove buildings have been fitted out with solar installations thanks to Ocean Grove Community Association’s (OGCA) renewable energy project. Ocean Grove Park Pavilion and Ocean Grove Senior Citizens building have been fitted out with 6.6Kw of rooftop solar systems and there is the further potential for some benefits sharing between the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens and the Ocean Grove Community Garden. “Our project always envisioned a community benefit component where we hoped to realise the installation of a renewable energy system for a worthy local not for profit organisation,” OGCA chairperson Phil Edwards said. “The success of the project meant the financial benefit was enough to pay for the total cost of the installations at the Ocean

Grove Park Pavilion and the Ocean Grove Senior Citizens. “The OGCA, which initiated and led the project, would like to acknowledge the efforts of all the team members who came together in great cooperation to deliver two fantastic renewable energy community benefit outcomes. “When the community works together there are great outcomes to be achieved.”

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As it’s my first Ocean Grove Voice column for 2022, I wish readers a happy and healthy year ahead. I’m feeling refreshed from being with loved ones over the holidays and have jumped straight back into my council work. You may have seen the news that mayor Stephanie Asher is on a leave of absence from the C\council until this year’s federal election. As deputy mayor, this means I’m now performing the role of the mayor during this time. It’s a real honour to serve the community in this way and I’ll continue to listen to residents and make decisions with their needs firmly in mind. With so many exciting projects underway, it really is business as usual for council. In fact, we recently announced a whole heap of grants – worth more than $3.1 million – for our hard-working community groups, clubs and organisations. I had the pleasure of meeting with Daniel Harvey and Matt Connell from the Bellarine Bears. The baseball club is over the moon about receiving $350,000 to upgrade the Wallington Recreation Reserve facilities. The fields, fencing, dugouts, scorers’ box and lighting will get a much-needed facelift, which will certainly result in a morale boost for the club’s seven senior teams, three junior teams and T-Bbll players. Consider whether a grant might help the

Briefs Powercor fined Powercor has paid $250,000 in penalties after allegedly failing to notify 162 Bellarine customers of a planned power interruption. Powercor reported to the Essential Services Commission that in March 2021 it failed to provide advance notice to 162 customers on the Bellarine Peninsula of a power outage while carrying out planned maintenance work. One of the customers was registered as requiring life support equipment that relied on electricity supply. The outage occurred between 8.47am and 9.14am on March 31 in Indented Head.

Terminal upgrade taking shape The $15.9 million redevelopment of the Queenscliff Ferry Terminal is taking shape with the foundations and cement poured for the ground floor and level one. The project is on track for completion later this year and will improve services between Queenscliff and Sorrento

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group you’re involved in – visit geelongaustralia. com.au/grants for further info. Speaking of sport, local cricket aficionados are rejoicing at news that the world’s best cricketers will be playing in Geelong as part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022. This is a big coup for our regional city – the only one in Australia to be hosting matches – and reflects our reputation as a successful host of world-class and elite sporting competitions. The global event kicks off on October 16 and Geelong’s fixtures can be found here: t20worldcup.com/fixtures

Mini railway track works Due to urgent track-works that need to be carried out, Portarlington Bayside Miniature Railway has temporarily closed. The railway will not operate public services from Saturday, January 29 until Saturday, February 12. FOR BREAKING NEWS, VISIT Web: oceangrovevoice.com.au Ocean Grove Voice @OceanGroveVoice

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Opinion divided on Drysdale KFC Drysdale could be home to a new fast food takeaway outlet, but the plans have left the community divided. Toronton Pty Ltd recently applied to the City of Greater Geelong for a planning permit to build a KFC store at 57-59 Murradoc Road. The planning report indicates the project would see a new 294 square metre building with seating for 41 people built, along with a 31-space car park. “The proposal provides 31 car spaces which is well in excess of the requirement to provide 12 car spaces,” the report state. “Vehicle access has been designed in accordance with traffic engineering advice. It includes two new vehicle

crossings designed and sited to accommodate the anticipated vehicle movements to and from the site.” The application also indicated the store would have a drive-through, loading bay, an 8.5 metre illuminated sign and operating hours of 9.30am to midnight seven days. None of the signage will face residential properties, the report said, and there would be little impact to the street’s amenity. “The proposed KFC restaurant will be a significant improvement to the amenity of the precinct,” the report stated. “There is a residential zone at the rear of the site. A two-metre wide landscape strip across

the rear boundary will assist in separating and protecting this zone from the activities occurring on the site. “It is noteworthy that the drive-through order point is some 40m from the rear boundary whilst the loading bay, building, bin storage and drive through pick up are further away from the rear boundary in the front half of the site. “These measure will protect the residential zone from any impacts arising from noise, lightspill and odour.” The application has been shared on social media, with Drysdale residents split on whether it was good for the town.

Commenters on a post shared on the Drysdale and Clifton Springs First Response Facebook page were divided, with many sharing their belief that the construction of the store would ruin the small-town appeal of Drysdale.“Why do the large take away places have to spoil every little town? Such an eyesore and their food is dreadful!!! Better to have the local smaller places,” one person said. However others were more supportive, with increased youth employment a major factor. “Anything that brings jobs for our kids is great. After school jobs prepare teens for the real world rather than the education bubble alone,” another person said.

Bellarine support register stalwart honoured

Ann Nichol presents the inaugural Ann Nichol Award to Markus Stadler. (supplied)

were dying alone in their homes and were not being found for many months. Some had no family, no friends or even neighbours who could take an interest in their welfare.” In response to, and in acknowledgement, of the award Markus said that just months from the launch of the Bellarine Community

Support Register in 2006, he set about developing a database having visited another other Victorian-based register already operating. A clinical psychologist by trade, Markus set about developing the BilbiWare software package from scratch completing it over a three-week period. Throughout his many years of service to the organisation, Markus was been the ‘go to’ person for volunteers needing database assistance. He has provided advice and support to the officer-in-charge of the Bellarine Police Station as well as undertaking training with new police members and volunteers. Markus also donated a substantial income to BCSR through the sale of licences to 13 other registers across the state. He maintained a help desk and Blog site for licensees when assistance was required and successfully

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offered ongoing training as modifications and new skills were required. “I am humbled and honoured that the committee would consider me worthy of such an award which I accept with heartfelt thanks,” Markus said. “I am also delighted and amazed that the database remained operational for so long and has withstood the transition to a temporary cloud-based service whilst the new program is being developed.” Utilitize IT, a Geelong-based company, is in the final stages of developing a modern equivalent software package called ‘Safeguard’ which is based on the original BCSR software package from 2006 and Markus is still there ready to hand over the reins to when the time comes. Go to bellarineregister.org.au for information about the Bellarine Community Support Register.

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This summer has been an incredibly busy one on the coast! The Barwon Heads and Riverview Family caravan parks and the seasonal Riverside Campground on the Ocean Grove Spit have all been fully booked following the end of the long Melbourne lock downs.

Summer has been just as busy for our local wildlife as it has for humans. Hooded Plover breeding season is in full swing with two chicks located between 19 & 20W on the Ocean Grove Spit. Temporary Exclusion Zones are in place while the chicks grow and learn to fly. So, while the parents and Hooded Plover Bellarine volunteers are doing their bit to care for the chicks, we all need to do ours. Everyone can play an important role in protecting one of Australia’s rarest and most vulnerable shorebirds by following these steps:

This Summer we will be constructing a new viewing platform at the Barwon Heads Bluff. The existing platform will be replaced with a larger deck that will provide safe and improved viewing opportunities. There will be ramped access and a small seat installed. The project will also incorporate a brass distance marker, pointing to popular locations. Our Coastal Rangers will also be increasing the vegetation area surrounding this site using local species.

We continue to implement a COVID-Safe Plan in our caravan parks which includes asking visitors to stay home if they or anyone in their family are unwell, stay vigilant with personal hygiene and social distance to keep other guests and staff safe. We wish to thank our hardworking staff who have worked through some very trying circumstances this summer - as many local accommodation and hospitality businesses also have. It is wonderful to be working to assist many thousands of visitors enjoy a well earned summer break.

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REPORT VANDALISM Unfortunately in 2021 we saw a marked increase in vandalism on the coast - graffiti, willful damage to signs, fences, sand dune habitat and toilet blocks, smashed glass on pathways and more. Repairing damage from vandalism regularly takes our coastal ranges away from their essential work. We are urging local residents to call 000, if they witness vandals in action, or call the Police Assistance line on 131 444 or make an online report at www.police.vic.gov.au to report property damaged.

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The Bellarine Community Support Register Committee (BCSR) has awarded its inaugural Ann Nichol Award to Markus Stadler. The award, named after the organisation’s founding president, will be presented to a volunteer member who made a significant, outstanding and ongoing contribution over a number of years in pursuit of the team’s goals. Ann Nichol acknowledged Markus’s long-standing and ongoing commitment to the register. “Markus was involved from the very start,” she said. “He was there at the initial development of the register’s database, when the software was sold to other registers around the state of Victoria and oversaw the program’s ongoing maintenance and improvement. “This is a database of personal and contact information that was set up because people

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Song secrets revealed Love music? Want to experience the way gifted Australian musicians create and make a song their own? Then be sure to head to the Potato Shed at 2pm Sunday, February 6 when Melbourne-based Delsinki presents Sing a Song of Sixpence – Songwriters in the Round; breaking down the walls and revealing the alchemy and secrets behind the song crafting process. Songs are magical things: some fall suddenly from the ether; others are a slow labour of love. Universally however, they’re inspired from personal experiences and observations of life. Sing a Song of Sixpence brings the tradition of a writer’s round to regional audiences, with artists sharing the bare bones of their songs and the stories behind them in an intimate setting. In a crippling time for musicians, it is a way to help inject life back into the industry and bring some of Australia’s finest musicians to the region. The Potato Shed round will feature Delsinki (Row Jerry Crow), Wayne Jury (Blues Boot Camp facilitator, singer-songwriter), Mick Thomas (Mick Thomas and the Roving Commission) and Charm of Finches, accompanied by John Kendall (Row Jerry Crow). Bookings: geelongaustralia.com.au/ potatoshed

Torquay Surf Life Saving Club would receive $3.5 million to redevelop its facilities if a state Liberal government is elected. Home to one of the most popular Surf Coast beaches, Torquay SLSC has experienced a 25% growth in its membership base over the past three years as more people move to the coast. However the existing facility, built in 1970, is no longer fit for purpose, the state opposition said. The new build would cement Torquay as a centre of excellence for Life Saving Victoria training, in addition to a ‘community hub’ where the facilities can be utilised by key community groups all year round. Liberal leader Matthew Guy said that surf life saving clubs are an integral part of coastal communities as they provide young Victorians with the skills to be safe in the surf. “No child should be turned away from Nippers because of capacity limits and under a Matthew Guy Liberal Nationals government, that won’t happen again,” he said. “This investment will help ensure no family is denied access to such vital programs.” Member for Polwarth, Richard Riordan highlighted the importance of Torquay SLSC keeping pace with the growing local community. “Our plan to upgrade the club and surrounding beachfront will mean more local residents will be able to access and enjoy this outstanding community facility for decades to come.”

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Charm of Finches will join Delsinki’s Sing a Song of Sixpence at the Potato Shed. (Supplied)

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Have your say on basin project Barwon Water is launching the next round of community engagement on its Bellarine Basin Yarram Creek project. In April, 2021, Barwon Water began transforming its former Bellarine Basin site into more than 30 hectares of environmental and public open space to be enjoyed by the community for generations to come. After positive community feedback on the project’s draft vision and guiding principles in August and September, Barwon Water managing director Tracey Slatter said the water corporation was looking forward to working with the community on the project, in which protecting native flora and fauna was a key priority. “Protecting and enhancing the local environment underpins the draft vision and principles for the site renewal presented to the community,” Ms Slatter said Almost 100 community members provided feedback during the first stage of engagement, with more than 80 per cent of respondents either satisfied or very satisfied with the

draft vision statement, project principles and objectives. Ms Slatter encouraged community members to now offer feedback on the activities and uses they would like to see available at the site. Ms Slatter said the uses aligned with the Victorian Government’s Distinctive Areas and Landscapes (DAL) program for the Bellarine, from which Barwon Water received $650,000 matched funding for the $1.3 million project, and supported the site’s cultural and environmental values, and Barwon Water’s commitment to open the land for public use and recreational purposes. Ms Slatter said the Bellarine Basin rehabilitation project would be delivered in stages and the site should be open to the public in 2023. Details: yoursay.barwonwater.vic.gov.au/ bellarine-basin/survey_tools/site-uses-andactivities

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Dorothy Johnston will launch The Lodeman in Queenscliff on February 12. (supplied)

here, but the death of a close friend of Chris Blackie’s was a shock to me when I realised that it had to happen, and I hope it will be a shock for readers too,” she said. The launch is at 4 pm on February 12 at the Uniting Church Queenscliff. It’s a free event but bookings are essential at lodeman.eventbrite.com.au or 5258 4496. Justin Flynn

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The fourth installment of award-winning Ocean Grove author Dorothy Johnston’s Sea-Change mystery novels was three years in the making. The Lodeman follows the first three books in the series – Through a Camel’s Eye, The Swan Island Connection and Gerard Hardy’s Misfortune. It’s Dorothy’s 13th novel overall and the official launch, which was postponed from last year, is on February 12. The inspiration from Dorothy’s latest book didn’t actually come from a lodeman itself. A lodeman is a sea pilot boat that shepherds large ships to safety. “I’ve always been interested in the pilot service, its longevity – it was founded in 1839 – its importance for commercial shipping and its independence,” she said. “But The Lodeman really began with an image of a drowned man on a beach. The image stayed in my head, and I realised that it was the start of a new story. “I also realised that the dead man was a member of the pilot service.” The story follows its main characters Chris Blackie and Anthea Merritt, two local police constables, who would not normally have anything to do with a murder investigation, apart from securing a crime scene and keeping on-lookers away. But in each of the mysteries, they are drawn into the investigation and their local knowledge proves invaluable. In The Lodeman, the body is found by an old friend of Chris’s. “The local setting and the local characters are of interest to readers,” Dorothy said. “People tell me how much they enjoy this aspect of my series, and I’m grateful for their support and enthusiasm. “With regard to The Lodeman in particular, the real-life pilot service is so well-known and well regarded that the fact that not everyone in my fictional service behaves well, has raised a few eyebrows. “I stress that The Lodeman is a novel, and that all the characters are imaginary.” Dorothy said readers of the series might be in for a rude shock this time around. “Well, I run the risk of a plot spoiler

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Award takes Helen by surprise By Justin Flynn Helen Trigg has spent most of her adult life giving back to others. The Drysdale resident was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division on January 26 for her service to the community through a wide range of roles. A former Rotary district governor, Kerang councillor, Australian Navy Cadets member and an Order of St John of John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller, Ms Trigg was surprised by the award. “It’s been an amazing journey,” she said. “These things just presented themselves at the right time of my life that I was able to take

them up.” Ms Trigg was president of Ocean Grove Rotary Club in 2005-06 and then district governor in 2011-12. “We came back to Geelong because we had elderly ageing parents,” she said. “A friend invited me to join Rotary. It was at the right time of my life when the invitation came through to make me dist governor. “That was an amazing experience. Rotary is a fantastic service organisation. It’s been a great honour to be able to give back to others.” Ms Trigg had a career as a funeral director and is still involved as a funeral celebrant. “I became a funeral director and decided it was too exhausting to work seven days a

week,” she said. “I liken myself to a little duck on the pond. Serene calming influence working on top and legs working hard underneath.” Ms Trigg is humbled by the award. “I honestly feel hand on my heart that for every volunteer there is that is recognised, there are hundreds that aren’t and need to be,” she said. “I’m so grateful for it. You don’t start off doing good for people and the community for rewards, but I am so grateful for it.”

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Surf lifesaving stalwart honoured postumously Ask anyone who has anything to do with surf lifesaving on the Bellarine Peninsula and it’s almost certain they know of Dave Renton. An Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club life member from 1989 and member from 1965 until 2020, Mr Renton is surf lifesaving royalty. Mr Renton was awarded a medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division on January 26. He died in 2020, aged 71, leaving a legacy that will be admired for generations. Ocean Grove SLSC named its new patrol tower after Mr Renton in 2020, just months before he died.. His daughter Melanie said her father was a dedicated patrol member and a wonderful role model. “He would be absolutely honoured,” she said. “He was a great mentor. Everyone I’ve spoken to, they just loved being on patrol with

him because they’d come out with so much knowledge. “He’d make sure they had a great day on the beach but that they learnt something as well.” She said her father was presented with a plaque for his 54 years of continuous patrol service. “They gave him a replica plaque and he carried it around in his pocket because he was just so proud,” she said. “He would be very humbled. When they named the tower after him, he couldn’t believe it.” Mr Renton was vice-president of Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove for 12 years and was a vice-president, coach and founding member of Bellarine Paddlers from 2015 to 2020. Justin Flynn

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club’s patrol tower is named after Dave Renton.

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NO ONE’S UNSINKABLE To all those Unsinkable Guys out there – You might think it’s safe to have a few drinks around water, skip the lifejacket when you’re out on the boat or go for a swim without checking the conditions. But statistics prove that 4 out of 5 drownings are men. Just remember that no one’s unsinkable.

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AM for service to journalism By Justin Flynn Tony Walker’s journey through journalism has taken him to war zones in far flung countries. He is also a published author and has won two Walkley Awards. His service to the media as a journalist and to the community has been recognised by being awarded a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia on January 26.

His list of accolades doesn’t stop there. He was a foreign correspondent for the Financial Times of London in North America, the Middle East and China spanning two decades. “I think they’ve given an exaggerated impression,” Mr Walker said self-deprecatingly from his home in Barwon Heads. “It took me quite some time to get a start. Luck plays a big part.” Mr Walker was international editor for

the Australian Financial Review from 2010 to 2016, its Washington correspondent from 2004 to 2010 and its political editor from 2000 to 2004. “I always wanted to be a foreign correspondent and I always wanted to be a correspondent overseas,” he said. “I never expected the cards to fall my way as they have. To my surprise, when I reflect on it, I more or less achieved what I wanted to.

“I don’t think journalists should be rewarded in any way, shape or form for simply doing their job (although) I’m honoured to have been nominated.” His advice to aspiring young journalists is to be persistent. “Seek out mentors and listen to them,” he said. “Retain your independence and especially independence from your sources.”

Fighting for equality Jenny Wills’ fight for gender equality is well known across the Bellarine and even further afield. That tireless work resulted in her being awarded a medal of the Order of Australia in the General Division on January 26. Among a lengthy list of accolades, Ms Wills, from Portarlington, is a co-founder of Y-WILD (Young Women in Local Democracy) and co-founder of Empowering Women 50/50x2025 Network. She is an inaugural and current member of the Women In Community Life Advisory Committee. Ms Wills has also played a prominent role in the attempt for better public transport in and out of Portarlington and the northern Bellarine and president of the Staying in Portarlington committee from 2017. “I’ve always been interested in issues around equality and social justice,” Ms Wills said. “I’m really following in a lot of other women’s footsteps. One of the damning things in a way is it is just over 100 years since the first woman was elected to a Victorian council.

“It’s been very slow in terms of women’s representation.” Ms Wills was involved in the development of the Victorian Local Government Women’s Charter and is a founding member of the Australian Local Government Association. She is currently helping to set up a new network to empower women (50/50x2025), which is aiming for an equal split of women in government by 2025. “Time’s up for gender equality,” Ms Wills said. “Hopefully we will achieve it this time around.” Justin Flynn

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Plovers thriving and ready to fly I have been at Ocean Grove beach at 19-20W helping look after the two hooded plover chicks. The chicks seem to be thriving, but they are not out of the woods yet, as they are about a week from fledging. Once the chicks can fly they have a chance to escape predators, but before that they are very vulnerable to dogs, cats, foxes, gulls and kestrels. I’ve seen a few kestrels flying around the habitat, but they have mainly been hunting over the dunes and not the beach, thank goodness. One evening when I was driving to Geelong as I was working the night shift, I had a wonderful experience of seeing five wedge-tailed eagles in the space of 30km. I talked to Tom Fletcher recently about how many pairs of wedgies he thought may live around the Bellarine, and he told me that he thought that there were three pairs. I think I proved that Tom was correct, as I saw a pair flying over Swan Bay Road, then a single bird flying over Grubb Road on the way to Drysdale, and then a pair resting on the power lines at Point Henry. I was so ecstatic. Also on the power lines but in Moolap I saw a peregrine falcon, and then a few days later I spotted one in Leopold on a telephone tower. Another raptor I had a very close encounter with was an Australian hobby in Swan Bay. On the way home from Melbourne, I had a quick visit to the Western Treatment Plant

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along a stretch of the river. Gerald and Robyn wrote to me to report that the black swan family that they spotted at Begola Wetlands was thriving, in that they saw one adult swan with three cygnets which were much bigger than a month ago and about one-third the size of the adult. On the subject of Begola Wetlands, Brendan Hellard reported that there were a whopping 82 Latham’s snipe at Begola Wetlands a few weekends ago. I’m sure the fence around this wetland helps to provide some protection for the birds and leads it to be one of the premier locations to see Latham’s snipe in Victoria. I received an email from Alan, who tested out his new camera at Blue Waters Lake. Alan noticed that the birds were very active on a still and sunny morning, and he saw many dragonflies, a juvenile white-faced heron, an eastern rosella, and he took a photo of a pelican on the platform in the middle of the lake. Alan also was lucky to see one of my

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“These often become the key images that sell the film.” Parker has about 12 photos out of the more than 100 collated for the exhibition, which charts the rise, fall and renaissance of the Australian film industry from 1896 to 1986. The exhibition includes stills from the 1900 Salvation Army production Soldiers of the Cross; the world’s first feature-length narrative film, The Story of the Kelly Gang (1906); Australia’s first “talkie” and many other milestones of the local industry. From some of the country’s best-known early films to otherwise unknown or “lost” films, the exhibition covers movies of every genre. Stills Alive – The Magic of the Movies will open on February 5 and run until April 3 at Focal Point Gallery in North Geelong.

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Outlander is not all as it seems By Chris Riley, Marque Motoring Mitsubishi’s Outlander is back, bigger and boofier than ever – but all is not quite as it seems because the latest Outlander hides a Nissan X-Trail, the first time the Japanese brand has released a badge-engineered car. By the same token, it has just as much in common with the Renault Koleos, which also shares the same platform. It’s all a reflection of the fact Mitsubishi is part of the NissanRenault-Mitsubishi Alliance and has been for a long time, although it rarely gets a mention. Outlander is priced from $34,490 plus on-roads. Our test vehicle, the Exceed, sits second from top and is priced from $47,990 plus on-roads. Styling For two grand more, Exceed Touring adds two-tone paint and interior trim, along with massage for driver and front passenger seats. LS and above models get three rows of seating as standard. The cabin has an upmarket look and feel, with its quilted leather seat trim, piano black console surround and quilting on the doors too. The car is slightly longer than its predecessor, but more importantly wider and taller with a 36mm longer wheelbase that translates to more interior space -- especially more rear legroom. But the third row is still extremely cramped and suitable only for small children (how many times have I written those words). At the same time, the second-row slides forward to provide more room. The tall, skinny, third row headrests look like Easter Island statues, but fortunately can be stowed under floor when not required. Second row passengers also get their own air outlets as well as sun blinds for the side windows. There’s plenty of eye candy too, with a digital instrument cluster and attractively styled free-standing touchscreen that’s super responsive to the touch. But the instrument panel looks a little busy. It’s not apparent from the photos, but that’s the way it feels. The Japanese love a good acronym, especially when it comes to describing the technical features of cars. Although it’s no acronym, you might be interested to learn that Outlander was penned under the design language “I-Fu-Do-Do”. Don’t laugh. It may be lost in translation, but means “authentic and majestic” in Japanese, and shows in the Outlander’s bold proportions, muscular fenders and the chiselled lines of the “dynamic shield” radiator grille. Whatever, it looks pretty damn good, probably the best iteration yet of what we’ve come to think of as the ‘Decepticon’ look. Until recently, even top of the line Mitsubishis sometimes missed out on satellite navigation. Drivers were forced instead to rely on their mobile phones if they needed to find their way somewhere. But there appears to have been a change of thinking at Mitsubishi HQ, because all models now come with satellite navigation as standard. Standard kit includes dual zone climate control with rear air vents, front and rear parking sensors and traffic sign recognition -- as in speed limit warnings. Outlander ES and LS models also have 7.0-inch colour multi-information display as part of the instrument cluster. Aspire and above, however, gets a 12.3-inch full colour digital instrument cluster. By the time you get to Exceed, there’s leather, three-zone climate, 20-inch alloys, heated and cooled seats, 360 degree reversing camera, a panoramic sunroof and 10-speaker Bose audio. Additionally, a 10.8-inch full-colour head-up display is fitted to Aspire and above models. Infotainment A stylish, responsive 9.0-inch touchscreen is standard across the range. 10-speaker Bose audio with satellite

Mitsubishi Outlander... looks aren’t everything but they help.

navigation, DAB digital radio, AM/FM radio, Bluetooth with voice control and audio streaming, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android and wireless smartphone charging and 2 x USB ports. Engines/Transimissions Replacing the previous 2.0 and 2.4-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines, is a one-size fits all Nissan 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine that generates 135kW of power and 245Nm of torque. It’s paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), with paddle shifts and Sport mode that provides access to eight pretend gears. The change lever itself feels more like a joystick, with a button for park. Two-wheel drive models get five drive modes, all-wheel drives get six. Safety Depending on trim level, safety includes Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) with MMC first application of cyclist detection and junction assist, Blind Spot Assist (BSA), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Automatic High Beam (AHB), and a Multi Around Monitor camera system with moving object detection.

Driving Power output is more than the 2.4 it replaces, but still somewhat average in the context of today’s sophisticated hybrid and turbocharged setups. But performance is adequate providing you don’t have high expectations. In fact, it’s about as middle of the road as it gets, not surprising considering the car’s target market. Straddling the medium to large segments in terms of size, the previous model attracted young and growing families on a limited budget. They were chasing size and price, and the Outlander nailed it. The new Outlander is a better looker, feels more upmarket and will have similar appeal. The last time we drove the Outlander Exceed it had a $42,990 price tag. But with prices from $5000 more, even for the entry ES model, it has lost some of its gloss. It could see buyers start to look elsewhere, because to these people $5000 is an awful lot of money. Drive-by-wire transmission combined with new CVT control logic is designed to deliver a feel more like a traditional auto and to some extent it does. It’s generally more responsive and better behaved than we remember, but still has a

tendency to become “zoomy” under load. It’s hard to describe, but you’ll know exactly what I mean when it happens. Steering is light and responsive, and the ride is very good considering the large 20-inch wheels and low-profile rubber. The re-engineered all-wheel drive system includes enhanced Active Yaw Control, now including rear wheel brake control for independent control of all four wheels, and the evolution of 4WD control with a new hydraulically activated direct coupling device for faster all-wheel response. Impressive but what we don’t like is the twitchiness that marks the system. It never really settles down, as the system continues to make tiny but frequent adjustments to maintain optimum traction -- and needs to be dialled back. With a 55-litre tank, it is rated at 8.1L/100km and takes standard 91 unleaded. The trip computer was showing 8.2L after just over 400km (the old one was good for 7.2L/100km). Standard warranty is five years or 100,000km, but if you get your vehicle serviced with Mitsubishi it’s an impressive 10 years or 200,000km. Summing Up Like the looks, less thrilled about the performance and the way it drives. Friday, 28 January, 2022 OCEAN GROVE VOICE 21

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Melville smashes a double ton Young cricket star Henry Melville has shown his class, hitting 205 from 149 deliveries in a Dowling Shield match on Wednesday. Melville clubbed the Greenvale Kangaroos bowlers at Kardinia Park as he hit 23 fours and three sixes. The score came as the Geelong Cricket Club posted a score of 4/396. Melville put together a 209-run partnership with Kaden Marum (87 from 63 balls), while Barwon Heads young gun Campbell Snookes added 52 from 66 opening the batting. Melville’s knock is believed to have been the highest score ever posted in the Dowling Shield, which features the best under-17 junior

cricketers in the state. The innings led Geelong to a 223-run win in the 50-over game, with Melville outscoring the Greenvale batting side. Good bowling from the Cats meant no Kangaroo went on with their start, and the side was bowled out for 173 from 40 overs. Ted Bain took 2/36 from 10 overs, while Snookes claimed 2/15 from 4.4 overs. Melville’s innings was his second hundred of the tournament, having scored a then-career high 142 not out in Geelong’s opening game against Essendon on Sunday. It came as part of a 229-run partnership with fellow young star Ollie Peake.

The pair came together with the Cats at 1/7 and spent the next two and a half hours putting on a masterclass, hitting 23 fours and two sixes between them. Peake hit 114 in that game and took three wickets from seven overs with the ball. The Cats posted 3/296 from their 50 overs, and were economical with the ball, keeping Essendon to 8/196 from their 50 overs. Peake then backed up the innings with a second ton on Tuesday, hitting 101 from 111 deliveries against Melbourne. In the closest result the Cats had had so far, Geelong claimed an 82-run win. The Cats put up 4/267 batting first and then

bowled Melbourne out for 185 in 39 overs. Bain took 4/32 while Flynn Chirgwin took 3/10 from just 16 balls. Geelong sit on top of the Dowling Shield ladder ahead of Sunday’s round four game. The competition will then take a week off before the final group game on February 13, where Geelong will travel to take on St Kilda. Semi-finals will then be played on February 20 ahead of the Dowling Shield final on March 14. Ash Bolt

Players back on court for summer tennis By Donna Schoenmaekers

Luke Rundle is caught for 49.

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Downey falls four runs shy of a ton By Justin Flynn Jan Juc batsman James Downey fell four runs short of a century on Saturday as his side and Barrabool played out a thrilling tie in Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association B1 Grade. Both sides finished with 193 from their 40 overs. Morgan’s 96 included 10 boundaries while Barrabool’s Wes Grigg also passed 50 with 59 including four boundaries and three sixes. Barwon Heads captain Ande Santilli made a polished 74 from 71 deliveries and shared a 120-run opening stand with Luke Rundle, who made 49 from 109. Armstrong Creek’s Chris Marsiglio smacked an unbeaten 85 from just 67 balls with 16 fours and a six. Teammate Darcy French took 4-17. In B2 Grade, St Leonards batsman Justin Wright made a superb 108 in his side’s mammoth score of 7-334. Alex Wilson (78) and Adam Bonner (62) also joined in on the fun. Armstrong Creek gun Tim Hester showed he has lost none of his touch with a brilliant unbeaten 117, which was punctuated with 15 boundaries and four sixes. Trevor Piera hit the ball to all parts during his 92 from only 58 balls. The Titans made a hefty 4-342 and won easily. 22 OCEAN GROVE VOICE Friday, 28 January, 2022

Ande Santilli in action.

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Inverleigh’s Paul Hageman made 71 from 51, teammate Simon Craggs hit 65 from 75, Collendina’s Aidann Foard made a patient 61 from 123, Portarlington pair Jamie Morgan and Paul McGrath made 61 and 60 respectively, Winchelsea duo Tom Stephenson and Matt Worland made 60 and 59 while Little River’s Daniel Burrows made 61 in a round that was dominated by the willow. In C Grade, Barrabool’s Tim Morgan made a superb 109 from 115 balls while Ocean Grove captain Greg Scarpa had a

good weekend, making 72 not out and won St Leonards Cricket Club’s reverse raffle on Sunday. Robert Pipan played his 300th senior game for St Leonards. Greg Smith made 77 and Ash Harvey took 4-20 for St Leonards and Andrew Morgan took 5-27 for Anglesea. In D Grade, Barwon Heads father and son combination of Matthew and Bryce Dunell were the stars of the show. Matthew made his highest score of 76 not out while son Bryce took 4-18 to go with his 21 with the bat while teammate Brendan Craghill took 4-10.

This week sees the return of summer pennants for Tennis Geelong, with junior and senior Saturdays and midweek ladies all starting back. Midweek ladies will be glad to get back on court after the winter season was again cancelled due to COVID lockdowns. Sixty-four teams will compete across nine sections this season, and will kick off on Tuesday. Saturday junior and senior pennants will resume after the Christmas lay off, at the halfway mark of the season. With the late start to the season, teams will be starting again fresh and with most teams still a realistic chance of making finals. The battle for the four will continue in Section 1 men, where seven teams are still in contention for finals. Geelong Lawn hold top spot but with a marginal one point advantage over Waurn Ponds, while third placed Highton is only eight points ahead of Surfcoast Torquay in sixth, meaning all teams will need to have a consistent back half of the season to secure a finals berth. Anglesea would feel comfortable at the moment with a 10.5 point lead on Moriac Blue in Section 4 mixed, however, with only 12.5 points between second and seventh, all teams will have the chance to push themselves into the four coming up to finals. On the junior front, Section 6 girls will be interesting to watch. All Saints has a 10 point lead on Lara, but sixth-placed Barwon Heads Blue is only 11 points behind second-placed Lara. The results so far for these girls have been close, with each team having at least one loss, and 75 per cent of the matches being decided 4-2 or closer. Section 6 boys, of all the sections, would be the hardest to pick at this point of the season, with only 10 points separating first and eighth. Geelong Lawn currently holds the mantle, three points ahead of Clifton Springs, while Grovedale Black, All Saints, Waurn Ponds, Highton, Centre Court and Grovedale Black will be wanting a strong back half of the season to put themselves into the four and push for a double chance. With seven weeks left to play, all teams have plenty of opportunity to boost their position and get themselves in form for the finals series in March.

SPORT Titans claim top spot as Drysdale falters Armstrong Creek wrestled top spot on the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A2 Grade ladder from Drysdale on Saturday. The Titans batted first and compiled a handy 8-179 from 40 overs. Middle-order contributions from Clay Mulgrew (35 from 52 deliveries) and Aaron Morgan (31 from 33) while once again it was left to the father-son combination of David and Bailey Sykes to apply the brakes on the innings at various stages, going for a combined 47 from their 16 overs. Drysdale just couldn’t get any meaningful partnerships going when it was time to chase

down the target. Jason Malcolm tried his best with 45 from 81 and Bailey Sykes made a last-ditch effort with 27 from 25, but the Titans ran out winners by 35 runs and sit on top of the ladder. Barwon Heads holds third spot after a win against a determined Wallington. A middle-order collapse saw the Seagulls in some strife at 6-96 after a 44-run opening stand between Max Melzer (13) and Ben Harris, who made 47 from 64 balls. Veteran Matt High chimed in with a handy 25 from 23 after Matt Jeffreys took 5-31 for the Wallabies. Wallington needed 128 to win, but found

the going tough against Josh High (3-10) and Jack Johnstone (3-22) to be all out for just 60. Winchelsea moved into the four with a win against Portarlington, which slipped to fifth. Port batted well to make 9-173 Jack Baldi getting 53 off 62 and Dean Deluca smacking 41 from 23. Jamie Doyle proved difficult to get away with 3-7 from eight immaculate overs. Winch got home in a thriller, though, getting the winning runs on the penultimate ball of the match. Angus Leigh’s 68 from 92 and Ash Hubbert’s quick 50 not out from 52 proved the difference.

Little River kept its slim finals hopes alive and almost certainly consigned Newcomb to the wooden spoon. Newcomb made 80 batting first with Joseph Marange playing well for 37 off 78 balls, but Jacob Harty was the only other to reach double figures with 18 from 31 at number nine. New-ball bowlers David Murphy (4-19) and Chris Collins (3-18) did most of the damage for the Redbacks. Little River knocked off the runs after losing four wickets and only took 14 overs to do so. Justin Flynn

Cooper stars in Anglesea win By Justin Flynn Anglesea dumped Ocean Grove from the top four with gun left-hand opener Ned Cooper again showing his class with an unbeaten 99 in round eight of Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade on Saturday. Cooper was left stranded one shy of another ton when the Seas’ 40 overs ran out, but not before they made 2-180. Grove bowled well, but Cooper proved the difference. Dan Roddis and Lindon Giuffrida were tidy early on with Simon Umbers opening in the absence of Ty Norman. Umbers eventually fell for 16 from 48 deliveries as Anglesea was struggling to put second gamer Bailey Le Maistre away while Mick Thornton was applying pressure from the other end. Eventually Cooper started playing his free flowing game and with Brett Harding, the pair put on 99 for the second wicket with the latter departing for 40 from 70 balls. Ash Poulton made 13 not out from 14 and Cooper’s 99 came from 116 in the final total of 2-180. Youngster Le Maistre was tidy with 1-20 from eight overs. At 3-36, Grove was in trouble, but speedster Dale Kerr again wreaked havoc on the top order with three wickets. Paul Jubber and Thornton resurrected the run chase with an 88-run stand. Thornton fell for a well made 59 from 71 while Jubber fought hard for his 34 from 63. However, the overs ran out with the Grubbers 20 runs short.

Queenscliff consolidated second spot on the ladder with an 80-run win against St Leonards. The Coutas batted first and were 6-73 with Taylor Bonner taking 3-18 from eight tidy overs. Lachie Stott entered the fray and made 39 from just 28 balls and Pat Mileto hit an unbeaten 26 from 18 to push the total up to a respectable 9-160 from 40 overs. The Saints’ batting woes continued when it was their turn at the crease with Troy Griffin the only player to reach double figures with a hard-hitting 52 from 35 balls. It was Lachie Kidd who did the damage with the ball with 5-6 from 6.5 immaculate overs as the Saints were bundled out for 80. Inverleigh moved into the four with a win against a plucky Collendina. The Kookaburras made 9-154 with Jasper George making 77 and Sam Tucker getting his first big haul in the top flight with 4-28. Again it was Charlie Lamb who was the model of consistency with 2-10 from eight overs. Collendina gave a good account of itself in the run chase, falling 20 runs short as George completed a fine player of the match performance by snaring 4-19. Nathan Walter top scored for the Cobras with 39 while Cam Kavaliunas made 33. Jan Juc won a thriller against Barrabool with the game going down to the wire. Barrabool made 6-164 and the Sharks passed the target deep into the 39th over with Ben Grinter getting 78.

Charlie Larsen fields a Ned Cooper drive.

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Lindon Giuffrida bowled well.

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Dan Roddis in full flight.

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